Amerish Bera actually said...

I think we have to be really careful here because in this debate and dialog, we need to make sure we aren't sending a message to the public ...

Again, no one is seeking conflict here, but we are seeking free and open waterways, you know, maritime security, freedom of navigation, and ...

That is absolutely false.

The goal here is, actually, to create a rules-based order to protect freedom of navigation, to protect the free movement of goods and servic...