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David Cicilline: “The aggression of China in the South China Sea, the East China Sea, is an irritant and maritime disputes and our support…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
The aggression of China in the South China Sea, the East China Sea, is an irritant and maritime disputes and our support for a free, international maritime regime is important.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline emphasizes the importance of addressing China's maritime aggression.

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