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Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks in response to today's ruling on the South China Sea arbitration case:

"Today’s ruling is clear, unambiguous, and reinforces the international order. The United States should act to give this ruling weight by continuing our free navigation of the seas with our allies and partners in the region, maintaining a robust and ready naval presence in the area, and demonstrating that we are a reliable ally to countries in the region.”