On the recordSeptember 19, 2012
There is no question for the United States that the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty obligation extends to the Senkakus.
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congress.govThere is no question for the United States that the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty obligation extends to the Senkakus.
Webb references U.S. commitment to Japan regarding the Senkaku Islands.
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