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by ThomPete 2363 days ago
The US is looking for allies not protectorates.
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maxheadroom 2362 days ago
Giving the benefit of doubt, I'm assuming that they meant the UK being a protector of the US interest[s]; however, I could be wrong.
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nkrisc 2362 days ago
Considering they specifically mentioned "alongside Guam," I have to assume they meant becoming a territory of the United States.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territories_of_the_United_Stat...

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