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On the recordFebruary 27, 2023
The principle of sovereignty and the principle of exactly what you just stated, not allowing a country like Russia or China to think that they can simply grab territory by force, is core to our own security and to the security of the world long term.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Smith argues that defending sovereignty is crucial for U.S. and global security.

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