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Nominees say U.S. message to partners should stress sovereignty, choice and opportunity
Summary
During a Senate confirmation hearing, multiple nominees told a senator they would emphasize U.S. support for sovereignty, territorial integrity, democracy and economic opportunity when explaining why countries should align with the United States rather than with China.
At a Senate confirmation hearing, a panel of nominees was asked what message they would deliver to partner nations about why they should align with the United States rather than with China. The questioner prefaced the query with an anecdote from Afghanistan, saying that practical improvements alone may not be "a message to die for."
Mister Towson said he would tell the people of Nepal that U.S. support centers on "their sovereignty, about their territorial integrity, and about their ability to make decisions for themselves about…
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