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        <fullName>Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on the approaches and strategic effects of engaging China on arms control issues. The report shall address issues including (1) areas of potential dialogue, (2) Chinese strategic military capabilities that are of the most concern, and (3) opportunities for multilateral arms control in the region.</p>]]></text>
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    <title>A bill to require a study conducted by the Secretary of State on the future of arms control with the People's Republic of China.</title>
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