Amerish Bera actually said...

"We are ready to stand with our allies in the region in a collaborative way."

"I think it is also a good thing as Prime Minister Abe and the Japanese Government looks at stepping up some of its own defensive capabilities, understanding some of the threats."

"Let's actually dedicate the resources, the person power and inspire that next generation."

"you do need focus, and that does help--public support is enhanced when there are timelines and there are benchmarks and people can see that progress."