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INDOPACOM Nominee Paparo Says Supplemental ‘Absolutely Critical’ To Taiwan Support, Deterring China

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INDOPACOM Nominee Paparo Says Supplemental ‘Absolutely Critical’ To Taiwan Support, Deterring China
Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets with local military leaders on Guam at Joint Region Marianas headquarters in Asan, Dec. 5. 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Shaina O’Neal)

The nominee to serve as the next leader of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command on Thursday cited passing the pending national security supplemental bill as “absolutely critical” to support for Taiwan and bolstering efforts to deter potential Chinese aggression in the theater. Navy Adm. Samuel Paparo also agreed when asked during his confirmation hearing that passing the supplemental bill to continue providing weapons aid to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia would send a signal of assurance to Indo-Pacific partners on the…

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