October 28, 2014

Transcript: CNAS Press Briefing: President Obama’s Upcoming Trip to Asia

By Elbridge Colby, Ely Ratner and Patrick M. Cronin

On Monday, October 27, the Center for a New American Security held a press briefing for reporters to lay out the major issues President Obama will face during his upcoming trip to China, the APEC Summit, and Myanmar, as well as provide recommendations for U.S. policy in the region.

Download the full transcript (PDF).

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