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John Cornyn: “The United States is statutorily obligated to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and defense services "as…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
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

Editor's note · Context

Cornyn emphasizes U.S. obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act for Taiwan's defense.

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