Dan Sullivan: “To the degree that we create uncertainties about our commitments to the region, it only opens the door for the Chinese…”

We paid out more last year on our debt, $36 trillion in debt, with $950 billion in interest going to bondholders all over the world, including in China. That $950 billion didn't go to build a bridge or an F-35. We paid more on the interest…

I have been working this issue for 9 months. I have been working this issue all weekend.

I think I’m doing what most Americans would think would be a patriotic thing to do when you’re unsatisfied with the status quo. You stand up and say, I’m going to fight for things I believe that are going to make my community better.

I am legitimately upset, and I don't treat anyone else like you, and I certainly don't treat you, because I respect you, but I would never treat you like this.