The idea of pointdefense goes back to before most species even had the ability to orbit their planets, much less the formation of a galaxy spanning civilization.
She could think of no defense for this last point, for she knew Gerald was right.
她想不出为这最后一点辩护的办法，因为她知道杰拉尔德是对的。
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Taylor says Japanese policy makers could be pressured into changing the defense relationship only if domestic anger increases to a point of social instability.