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The balance of power in the region continues to move in China's favor.
Boy, I will tell you, that is a heavy lift sometimes.
This is a huge bipartisan victory, really, for Congress, and I think probably most Americans do not have a full appreciation of how important the Pacific Region is as far as our competition with China is concerned.
Look, Congress recently passed legislation on a bipartisan basis to sanction China for the oil purchases.
I think the problem is there is some people making the same mistake right now with China, thinking that they are is something that they are not.
It is time for our Government to wake up to the real challenges China presents and start taking concrete action.
I find it embarrassing. I think it is antithetical to our strategic interests.
Talking about a treaty without strong action only encourages China to further test U.S. resolve.
I do believe we should put these folks on the field.
The days of admiring the problem from afar must be over.
The Administration wrongfully insisted it is winning the competition with China. Not so.
I do think, and I will just state clearly that Iran is an implacable foe of the United States.
Aggressively targeting China should be the top priority in U.S. sanctions policy.
This was not a good idea, which is an understatement.
It is past time we take a tougher line to stop Chinese malign influence.
The Administration's record is dismal. China is tightening its linkages with our adversaries, and the Administration is doing almost nothing about it.
I think the Europeans, because of their experience with Russia, are very, very reluctant to make the same mistake with China.