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On the recordMarch 26, 2019
I think the number one most important thing is it is crucial to maintain a strong U.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Emphasizes the importance of U.S. presence for stability in the Indo-Pacific.

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