John Kirby: No reason 'to erupt into conflict' over Pelosi's Taiwan visit
National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby tells CNN's Kate Bolduan why US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan doesn't violate any sovereignty issues and that the US will not be intimidated by threats from China.
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