| November 4, 1997 (House Rules) | 
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| The Administration opposes H.R. 2386, which would require a study on the 
architecture requirements of establishing a missile-defense system in the 
Asia-Pacific region for the protection of Taiwan.  This study is unnecessary 
and unhelpful. Taiwan's air defense needs are being met; Taiwan has purchased Modified Air Defense systems comparable to recent versions of the Patriot Advanced Capability system. U.S. dialogue with Taiwan on this subject is well-established. A regional missile-defense arrangement is not the best means of providing Taiwan a sufficient self-defense capability. 
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