Brad Sherman actually said...

"We firmly believe that it is in the United States' interests to ratify, and we expect all parties to the Convention to fulfill their obligations under it."

"We remain committed to preserving Taiwan's democracy and ensuring the freedom of the people on Taiwan from coercion, threats, and intimidation."

"You can be sure they will accept it if they happen to win."

"Their argument is that some other government that they don't recognize once drew a line claiming something."