China is now almost two decades into an ambitious and unprovoked military buildup, with a clear goal of supplanting the United States as the dominant military power in the region.

To be effective, a National Defense Strategy must be birthed in a marriage between Congress and the Administration.

It is not at all clear and it has not been at various times that the Chinese understand our commitment to Taiwan.

We need a plan. We need a plan that we can articulate.

We cannot legitimize North Korean nuclear weapons by having an objective, the current program.

Make clear our commitment to the security of Taiwan.

I cannot imagine addressing that concern without a normal relationship between North Korea and the United States.

I would look for an opportunity--it has to be done carefully--to restate the American commitment to the idea that Taiwan's status...

I would not spend a whole lot of time...trying to persuade the Chinese about the limited intentions we have for the radars.

We see this all throughout Africa as well.

We would rather do a lot of work with you all because, I mean, there is just such a cultural connection.

I spend a lot of time thinking about the U.S.-India relationship.

I think it is very important that we do this.

I think the North Korea case should be on the agenda.

It does not seem like that is what China is doing.

If you are not going to be here, then we are going to be doing a lot more with China.

I think, as you well know, there are many risks in the Chinese economy.

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