I personally think China respects that, a clear understanding of where the United States is, consistent with our historical commitments to the people of Taiwan.

I do not see the visit of a Cabinet-level officer to Taiwan as being the litmus test for what constitutes a robust relationship

the Taiwan Relations Act--it is pretty specific as to our commitments in regards to Taiwan and our strong interest to make sure that peaceful relations exist in the region

Help me understand how we are going to reconcile the Trans-Pacific Partnership, TPP, and our economic relations with Taiwan.

the Taiwan Relations Act is actually very sound in that it provides a robust foundation for engagement but also gives the administration enough room to maneuver

The Obama administration has placed a high priority on strengthening our own official relations with Taiwan as part of our overall rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region.

Taiwan needs to have a seat at the table in international discussions.

We want these issues resolved, direct discussions among the parties involved, peacefully with respect for the rights of all the people in the region.

Democracies allow for this kind of vigorous political dialogue.

Our hearing today will be to evaluating the U.S. policy on Taiwan on the 35th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.

President Ma has demonstrated leadership and creativity in handling and resolving disputes with Taiwan's neighbors.

Taiwan has been and remains one of our most important partners in Asia.

So we have started what is called a hub and spoke project centered in Senator Mikulski's favorite location, Frederick, Maryland.

I feel our monument to you, to both you, to Senator Specter, to Bill Frist, Ted Kennedy, is the way we walked across the aisle.

I recall coming to the United States Senate. I was sworn in 1987, working with then the beloved Nancy Kassebaum, you, and Ted Kennedy, when women were not even included in the protocols, many of the research things, at NIH.

we do not want to use that phrase anymore--to $40 billion.

We need to not only fund the research, we need to support the people who do the research.

The fact that Senator Shelby is here, the vice chairman of the Appropriations, and myself shows our commitment to really trying to make sure that NIH has the resources it needs to continue to be the premiere global agency for biomedical…