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On the recordSeptember 20, 2016
I do not see it as inevitable that we will have a confrontation with China in the South China Sea if we have the correct strategy to avoid such confrontation and potential conflict.
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Randy Forbes
Virginia

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Forbes expresses optimism about avoiding conflict with China through proper strategy.

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