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To: Lucretius who wrote (47790)2/2/2000 8:55:00 PM
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House Votes Overwhelmingly to Defend Taiwan
UPI
February 2, 2000

WASHINGTON ? As the Clinton administration struggles to restore relations with China, which were badly bruised by the war in Kosovo and the accidental bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade, the House of Representatives Tuesday put its collective thumb in China's eye by overwhelmingly approving a bill that asserts the United States' right and responsibility to arm Taiwan against Chinese aggression.
It is also a rebuke to the Clinton administration by a Republican-controlled Congress that sees the president as soft on China. Clinton opposes the legislation.

The House passed the Taiwan Security Enhancement Act by a vote of 341 to 70. The bill clearly states American intentions to continue arming Taiwan and (cont)
newsmax.com
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