China and Vietnam have had major wars over little pieces of rock and we've got much more substantial disputes coming down the road as we speak.

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We're not talking about separating two combatants, we're talking about engaging a combatant, to use deadly force, to ensure the security of the societies we're protecting.

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Some issues go beyond rationality. Any sign of an affront to northern sovereignty is absolutely guaranteed to get on the front page of all the newspapers.

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I think there is going to be a certain amount of second-guessing when the actual price tag of these various promises come in.

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