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James Traficant: “China is methodically developing a powerful military presence. China is building and buying missiles, tanks, aircrafts…”

On the recordMay 4, 2000
China is methodically developing a powerful military presence. China is building and buying missiles, tanks, aircrafts, and submarines. What China has not built, China has stolen from Uncle Sam, no less. To boot, China is doing all of this with our money. Beam me up. The debate about China is not about trade, Mr. Speaker, it is about national security. I honestly believe our national security has been compromised by turning the Lincoln Bedroom into the Red Roof Inn. Think about that statement. I yield back over 90 witnesses who took the Fifth Amendment when questioned about Chinese bribe money.
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James Traficant
Ohio
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing national security concerns related to China's military development and influence.

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