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On the recordMarch 28, 2017
I would not spend a whole lot of time...trying to persuade the Chinese about the limited intentions we have for the radars.
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Critiques the approach of trying to reassure China regarding U.S. defenses.

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