If we can't build these weapons, and this involves both Defense Department, State Department, Congress and defense contractors, we can't backfill with eastern NATO flank. My sales to Taiwan have been denied for three years. This administration has not gotten them out the door. And that projects weakness. It will invite aggression. Congressman Rogers, there was talk during the pandemic of the US being less dependent on other countries for goods and services. (03:39–03:44)
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Asserts that military sales to Taiwan have been denied for three years.
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