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On the recordSeptember 28, 2015
countries, ultimately, only act in their own self-interest, and we have to convince the Chinese that it's in their interest to cut out this activity that's so detrimental to our country.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need to persuade China to act in a way that benefits U.S. interests.

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