The US frequently claims to be 'a Pacific nation' but often uses this phrase flippantly without backing it up with action, making the statement sound insincere and failing to demonstrate commitment through policy.
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Katherine LeeEvidence Quote
“we're a Pacific nation...we often use it flippantly and we're not really backing it up with action...it starts to sound insincere”
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How Should the U.S. Counter China in the Pacific?— Center for Strategic & International StudiesCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:42:22 PM
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