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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.
Said by
Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Webb references U.S. commitment to Japan regarding the Senkaku Islands.

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