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Adam Smith: “China is not going to give us 10 or 20 years to prepare for conflict.”

On the recordApril 17, 2023
China is not going to give us 10 or 20 years to prepare for conflict.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the urgency of preparing for potential conflict with China.

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