Senator Schmitt Demands Department of Defense Action Regarding Ongoing Harassment of Filipino Ships in South China Sea
March 07, 2024
March 07, 2024
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024:
Today, Senator Eric Schmitt sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense to call for Department of Defense assistance to the Philippines in response to the escalating harassment campaign by the Chinese Coast Guard and maritime militias at the direction of the Chinese Communist Party:
"We must project strength, not only to send a message to our adversaries, but to . . .
Today, Senator Eric Schmitt sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense to call for Department of Defense assistance to the Philippines in response to the escalating harassment campaign by the Chinese Coast Guard and maritime militias at the direction of the Chinese Communist Party:
"We must project strength, not only to send a message to our adversaries, but to . . .