Brad Sherman actually said...

"While the regime in Beijing is currently engaged in a concerted effort to restrict human rights, we look only at Taiwan as a country where democracy flourishes."

"The United States has a strong interest in supporting the people of Taiwan and those interests are enshrined in the Taiwan Relations Act."

"With the notable exception of our own State Department, every foreign ministry I have talked to--almost everyone--has said that their number-one goal is trade and exports."

"I will relate to you something that happened in this subcommittee."