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Jim Cooper: I cannot see how we could counter with offense the Chinese buildup. And I don't think that is the way to go. I think the…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2019
I cannot see how we could counter with offense the Chinese buildup. And I don't think that is the way to go. I think the way to go is defense.
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Jim Cooper
Democratic · Tennessee

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Jim Cooper advocates for a defensive strategy against China's military buildup.

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