Amerish Bera actually said...

"I think one of the dangers just kind of listening to the opening statements is regulations are not inherently good or inherently bad, right?"

"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."

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

"I think it is very important for us to reassure our allies in the region that we will uphold our commitments."