On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
We have this treaty where we are supposed to support Taiwan. The only problem is we would have to borrow the money from China in order to do it.
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congress.govWe have this treaty where we are supposed to support Taiwan. The only problem is we would have to borrow the money from China in order to do it.
Bowles highlights the contradiction in U.S. defense commitments and financial reliance on China.
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