MANILA, Philippines — Negotiate or go to war with China?
Senate President Vicente Sotto III posed this question to those people critical of President Rodrigo Duterte’s stand on the country’s maritime dispute with China.
“What do we want to do? For those who are criticizing the President for his statements, what do you want to do? There are only two things that we can do. One, negotiate or two, go to war. Which one do you want?” Sotto said in an online interview with reporters when sought for comment on the matter.
“You know if I were the President, I will ask them. I will ask these critics eh, ano gusto ninyo sa dalawa [what do you choose]? Negotiate or go to war? That’s t…
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