The reality is, as people know, that China is tightening the noose around Taiwan. They have more of their ships patrolling the Taiwanese island. And In 1982, we offered Taiwan Six Assurances, including not seeking China's permission to provide them with arms. We should uphold those six assurances. They've held us well for decades. And I'm concerned that Trump may be compromising them. (02:15–02:23)
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Asserts that the U.S. provided Taiwan with Six Assurances in 1982, including arms provision without China's consent.
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