Tom Lantos: “We certainly agree that the United States is absolutely committed to the safety and security of Taiwan. As a matter of…”

“We certainly agree that the United States is absolutely committed to the safety and security of Taiwan. As a matter of fact, it was the distinguished chairman of the Committee on International Relations who reminded us a few minutes ago that when the government in Beijing was making hostile moves, this administration sent two aircraft carrier battle groups to the Straits of Taiwan to underscore our unshakable commitment to the security of Taiwan. This legislation, Mr. Speaker, will not add one single missile to Taiwan's defense capability and it will not take away one single missile from China's military capabilities. It will do nothing, repeat, nothing to enhance the military security of Taiwan.”