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US President Barack Obama has said that the Asia-Pacific region will play a key role in defining the world's future.
"The United States is a Pacific power, and we are here to stay," he stated in a speech to the Australian Parliament, sending a clear message to Beijing.
His comments came after Australia agreed to host a full US Marine taskforce in the coming years.BBC NEWS
Same remarks against China were made by Hillary Clinton last month while touring Asian nations.She boosted of having hundreds of military bases scattered around the globe.
"The United States is a Pacific power, and we are here to stay," he stated in a speech to the Australian Parliament, sending a clear message to Beijing.
His comments came after Australia agreed to host a full US Marine taskforce in the coming years.BBC NEWS
Same remarks against China were made by Hillary Clinton last month while touring Asian nations.She boosted of having hundreds of military bases scattered around the globe.
