We want to preserve the status quo. We will provide Taiwan with the military assistance and equipment it needs to make itself a porcupine, to deter aggression, and to defend itself.
Chris Van Hollen: “We want to preserve the status quo. We will provide Taiwan with the military assistance and equipment it needs to make…”
On the recordMay 2, 2023
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Stating U.S. commitment to Taiwan's defense and deterrence capabilities.
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