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On the recordMarch 28, 2017
It is not at all clear and it has not been at various times that the Chinese understand our commitment to Taiwan.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine expresses concern about China's understanding of U.S. commitment to Taiwan.

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