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Ronald O&#226;&#8364;&#8482;Rourke, discusses the U.S. Asia-Pacific Strategic Considerations Related to P.L.A. Naval Forces Modernization in front of the House Armed Services Committee, in Washington, DC., Wednesday, December 11, 2013. (Andrew S Geraci/The Washington Times) — Photo by: ANDREW S. GERACI
Ronald Oâ€™Rourke, discusses the U.S. Asia-Pacific Strategic Considerations Related to P.L.A. Naval Forces Modernization in front of the House Armed Services Committee, in Washington, DC., Wednesday, December 11, 2013. (Andrew S Geraci/The Washington Times)

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