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“[President Trump] should keep in mind that his guest is a brutal, unelected and oppressive dictator who seeks to dominate his neighbors and whose massive military arsenal is aimed directly [at the United States]. … [I] would have suggested the president not invite [Xi] to Washington for such a lavish welcome here in the United States of America. [Wicker suggested Trump use the state dinner to ask Xi about] the purposes of China's massive military buildup, or about China's clear support for Iran.
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