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Daniel R. Russel: “First and foremost, the key underpinning of our policy rooted in TRA is our opposition to any effort to resolve the…”

On the recordApril 2, 2014
First and foremost, the key underpinning of our policy rooted in TRA is our opposition to any effort to resolve the differences pertaining to Taiwan through intimidation, through coercion, or through military force.
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Daniel R. Russel

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Russel emphasizes U.S. policy against coercive actions regarding Taiwan.

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