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On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
An important purpose of our posture is also to assure our friends and partners, such as Japan, Korea, and Singapore, that the United States is fully committed to the security of the Asia-Pacific region.
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Ash Carter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Carter reassures allies of U.S. commitment to their security in the Asia-Pacific.

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