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On the recordMay 2, 2023
I authored legislation, which became law with bipartisan support, requiring the Administration to formulate and transmit a strategy for securing Taiwan's inclusion in ICAO.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas
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Cruz discusses his legislation for Taiwan's inclusion in international aviation.

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