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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
When Taiwan is ready to pay cash for American exported military aircraft, why would we deny them that ability?
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn questions the rationale behind denying Taiwan military aircraft purchases.

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