On the recordMarch 15, 2011
I personally have had strong concerns over many years about territorial claims in the South China Sea by the Chinese.
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congress.govI personally have had strong concerns over many years about territorial claims in the South China Sea by the Chinese.
Senator Webb expresses ongoing concerns about Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea.
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