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On the recordApril 25, 2017
U.S. presence in that region has never been more important.
Said by
Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the significance of U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

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