Text: Taiwan - Sale of Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles
(November 1 State Department statement)

Following is the text of a question on U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan taken at the October 31 regular State Department briefing; an answer was posted the next day:

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman

For Immediate Release

November 1, 2001

QUESTION TAKEN AT OCTOBER 31, 2001 DAILY PRESS BRIEFING

Taiwan - Sale of Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles

Question: Describe the arms sale to Taiwan reportedly notified to Congress.

Answer: On October 26, the Defense Security Agency notified Congress of a possible military sale to Taiwan of Javelin anti-tank missiles.

The Administration remains firmly committed to fulfilling the security and arms sales provisions of the Taiwan Relations Act. We will continue to assist Taiwan in meeting its legitimate defense needs in accordance with our obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act and consistent with the 1982 U.S.-PRC Communique.

This notification is fully consistent with our commitments.

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