U.S. and Taiwan (2006)

U.S. Department of State

Daily Press Briefing

Sean McCormack, Spokesman
Washington, DC
July 17, 2006

1:04 p.m. EDT

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QUESTION: Can you confirm that the U.S. is going to sell Taiwan 66 F-16?

MR. MCCORMACK: I have seen those news reports, Sylvie, but if there were such a request that did come in -- I can't confirm that there has been such a request -- that we would consider any sale of any such items in the context of our responsibilities under the Taiwan Relations Act, our export control laws and consultation with Congress.

QUESTION: You cannot confirm?

MR. MCCORMACK: No.

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(The briefing was concluded at 2:01 p.m.)