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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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Ash Carter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Carter discusses the importance of U.S. military posture in deterring Russian aggression.

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