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On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
If hostilities were to break out between China and Taiwan, is the United States currently able to provide an air deterrent over Taiwan?
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Cornyn raises concerns about U.S. air support for Taiwan in potential conflict.

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