Ami Bera: “I think of America as a great nation, but it is also that idea of America, those values that we represent.”

I am optimistic about the future of the U.S.-Korea relationship, about Korea's role in helping propel a 21st century that hopefully is peaceful, prosperous and kind for the next generation.

Their dedication, expertise, and institutional knowledge are invaluable to advancing American interests, supporting our allies, and responding to crises around the globe.

But those exchanges depend on trust and the ability to study, speak, and engage without fear of harassment or arbitrary detention.

We clearly understand what Xi Jinping's policy objectives are, what Beijing's policy objectives are, and we have to address the reality that we face today.