On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
An important purpose of our posture in the Asia Pacific region is to deter aggression by any power, including Russia.
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congress.govAn important purpose of our posture in the Asia Pacific region is to deter aggression by any power, including Russia.
Carter discusses the importance of U.S. military posture in deterring Russian aggression.
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