We well recognize that. And our job is to balance these two things. I think both sides understand that, but. And I think We can do that without imperiling or in any way undermining a very firm commitment to our partners in the Indo Pacific that includes not just Japan, but South Korea. And obviously, if you extend further out, you know, I don't want to leave anybody out but India and Australia and New Zealand and all the other countries. (11:43–11:53)
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Asserts that the U.S. can maintain its commitment to Indo-Pacific allies while engaging with China.
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