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Tim Kaine: There has to be a sense that other diplomatic efforts with China all have to involve saying this transgression against…

On the recordFebruary 8, 2023
There has to be a sense that other diplomatic efforts with China all have to involve saying this transgression against people in the U.S. is a red line.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine calls for a firm diplomatic stance against China's actions affecting U.S. citizens.

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