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On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
We want a peaceful resolution of the territorial issues. We do not take sides on who is right, but we do take sides on it being handled in a peaceful manner and not through unilateral actions such as what China did.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin outlines the U.S. stance on territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

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