A ratified treaty is like a minister, a groom, a bride, rings. This communique is like five margaritas at a seedy singles bar.

Nothing that you are describing, a press release from a President no longer living is not binding on the people of the United States.

I have taken a keen interest in Taiwan. During the Cold War, Taiwan's help, especially during the Vietnam War, was instrumental in saving the lives of thousands and thousands of American military personnel.

I am proud to consider myself a good friend of Taiwan.

The Taiwan Travel Act is important. We should be upgrading, certainly not downgrading, our relationship with Taiwan.

Taiwan should not be used as a bargaining chip.

I hope we all are taking note that at a time when radical Islamists are murdering people all over the world, bombs are going off all over Egypt, I might say, which is on the front lines, we change the policy to make it more difficult for…

perhaps you have forgotten that Assad has had three decades of a truce with Israel.

the removal of Yanukovych in Ukraine was part of a democratic experience or experiment

if we are going to have peace in the world, we have got to make sure we are talking with Russia honestly

If there is going to be peace in the world Taiwan and Japan are going to have to play a major role, because I believe China is one of the antagonists we have got to deal with or they will deal with us.

I consider myself to be a very good friend of Taiwan, but some constructive criticism that I would give is one of the more frustrating things that I have had.

I have worked to strengthen the relationship between Taiwan and the United States supporting military sales to Taiwan.

The U.S. needs to be an advocate for Taiwanese participation in international relations whether that be Interpol, whether that be the World Health Assembly.

Our clear message should be that the United States does believe in the power of dialogue, but we unequivocally support the right of the people of Taiwan to determine their own government through elections.

I just would ask any members of the panel, first, what do you think that we might be able to do specifically in promoting tourism, more tourism between the United States and Taiwan.

I was certainly proud to be among the 400 House members who supported WIOA.

The President proposed funding cuts for the youth, for the adult training, dislocated workers and adult education formula funds for each of our home States by about 40 percent.