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On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
Singapore is a small country. It is an important country. It is one of the economic powers. It is the gateway to the China Seas, which is very important for national security.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Senator Cardin emphasizes Singapore's strategic importance for U.S. national security.

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