"The United States government first learned of the diversion of the W-88 nuclear warhead design in late 1995."

Charles Foster Bass, American Politician

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"The United States government first learned of the diversion of the W-88 nuclear warhead design in late 1995."

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"China has legally purchased high performance computers, advanced machine tools, and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment from several American companies."

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"The U.S. military has done a phenomenal job of creating these facilities almost over-night and dealing with these sworn enemies of America with more respect and dignity than they ever would have considered according our officers had they captured any."

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