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Thom Tillis on Taiwan's Special Defense Budget
Thom TillisU.S. Senate, North Carolina
Joint statement supporting Taiwan's proposed special defense budget
“The message is clear: strengthening Taiwan’s defenses strengthens stability across the Indo-Pacific and reduces the risk of conflict.”
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- Tillis and Slotkin statement on Taiwan's defense budget
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- Dec 9, 2025
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