Since 2010, the United States repeatedly stated at ASEAN forums and elsewhere that freedom of navigation and peaceful settlement of disputes in the South China Sea is a U.S. interest.
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Lugar emphasizes U.S. commitment to navigation freedom and dispute resolution in the South China Sea.
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