We Americans get indulged in this concept of exceptionalism.

We have to do whatever we can to develop a longer strategic plan.

We are quite concerned, obviously, about the island buildup in the South China Sea.

Chinese people are wonderful. It is great potential here for our two countries.

I certainly support Senator Gardner's effort at the Asian Reassurance Initiative.

The fact that Senator Dianne Feinstein supports this legislation I think is very important.

It was a huge mistake for the United States to pull out. Economically and geo-politically.

During President Xi's visit to the U.S. in March of last year President Obama in a very small group privately told President Xi that it would be a mistake for China to invade a specific South China Sea island.

I believe in miracles. So I am praying for the third, but I am not counting on it.

Nothing really of significance along the lines of what Senator Baucus is calling for can be achieved in Asia or the Indo-Pacific region without allies and partners.

The Chinese understand and respect strength better than any other people I know.

Does the Senate Foreign Relations Committee want to check up or not on what the entire executive branch is doing to help China be more competitive?

I think Professor Allison has done us all a great service in this book about the diagnosis of the problem.

I would say it is very hard to tell. I would give it a successful for as far as I can see from the actions and the words.

North Korea wants some things. They have wanted a peace deal to end the Korean War rather than just an armistice.

I cannot imagine the Kim Jong-un regime giving up its nuclear arsenal in any world.

Great nations are great peace builders. It was not just military power, and it was not just economic power. It was also a commitment to peace building.

Like removing missiles from Turkey during the Cuban missile crisis.