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On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
I firmly believe that if we preemptively attack North Korea, we will forfeit any ability to prevail in our long-term competition with China.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed warns against preemptive action against North Korea affecting competition with China.

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