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One of the concerns that we have going back some years is that Beijing no longer seems to accept the status quo in Taiwan.

This is the number one killer of Americans aged 18 to 49.

Last year, we seized enough fentanyl to kill every single American.

Not only China, but we will see other bad actors around the world try to do the same.

We are acting at a deficit, at a disadvantage.

No amount of money can make up for lost time, and as you have said Chair Murray, PRC is not waiting.

We will purposefully engage with Beijing, not as a favor, or with engagement as an end unto itself, but in ways that reflects our values and where we can find areas of cooperation that are in our mutual interest.

If we're serious about this competition, we must demonstrate the same diplomatic seriousness of purpose across the board.

We are not demanding that other countries 'choose' between us and China--but rather, are offering a more attractive choice.

China represents the most consequential geopolitical challenge that we face today; a country with the intent and, increasingly, the capability to challenge our vision for a free, open, secure, and prosperous international order.

We do not seek conflict with China, or a new Cold War, we are not trying to contain China.

The best way that Congress can ensure our strategic advantage is with an on-time appropriation that supports the President's budget request.

The PRC is becoming our only global competitor with both the power and the intent to reshape the international system to suit its authoritarian preferences.

Beijing has increased its bullying and provocations in the Indo-Pacific.

The PRC is our only competitor with both the intent and, increasingly, the capacity to reshape the international system.

We must use all the tools of American power.

It is making a big difference.

My mandate is to make sure that we continue to deter China on a daily basis.