07/31/2013
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"Frankly, China is not abiding by cues, as I understand it from talking to naval operators."
"The freedom of navigation Ops themselves, and also associated operations, special reconnaissance-type operations, being routinized over the last few years, is extremely positive."
"this is an incredibly important strategic issue."
"Weakness begets aggression, and I categorically reject this path."