00:00The head of the U.S.'s de facto embassy in Taiwan called President Lai Qingda's proposed special defense budget an important step towards securing peace in Taiwan.
00:09In an interview with local media, American Institute and Taiwan Director Raymond Green said he was optimistic about Lai's $40 billion U.S. defense budget getting passed.
00:20The bill was put forward in late November, but has faced pushback from the opposition-controlled legislature.
00:25Green said the AIT has told Taiwanese lawmakers the country needs to increase defense spending.
00:30He added that Taiwan's security is important for global peace.
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