Ashton Carter actually said...

I define priorities for United States military assistance to Taiwan based on an evaluation and assessment of its requirements.

Carter outlines the criteria for U.S. military support to Taiwan.

02/03/2015

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I am confident that we're on the path toward this transition.

It is, absolutely, and it actually began in this committee before I took office.

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