Brad Sherman actually said...

"one way to defend Taiwan would be to spend a few hundred billion dollars on more naval assets; but there is something else that would be just as effective, probably more effective, and that is with a ..."

"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."