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On the recordMay 7, 2019
I was struck by what you said, Mr. Mattis, in talking about the Chinese believe that national security is achieving the absence of threats.
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Abigail Spanberger
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Spanberger reflects on Mattis's insights regarding China's view on national security.

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