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On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
Under the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), the United States is statutorily obligated to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and defense services as may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn highlights U.S. legal obligations to support Taiwan's defense under the TRA.

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