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Chris Van Hollen: “I just think it is going to be really important that we have in place a specific plan with our partners so that we are…”

On the recordMarch 21, 2023
I just think it is going to be really important that we have in place a specific plan with our partners so that we are ready to go, and that China knows we are ready to go, because the deterrent effect of that, I think, depends on their clearly understanding the impact.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for a clear plan to deter China regarding support for Russia.

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