"We are not approaching this from a position of strength."
"I thought Biden said, we will defend Taiwan."
"There's nothing more ambiguous than refusing to tell me whether You're going to be ambiguous."
"It impairs American security."
"The President was asked whether we would commit American men and women to fight if Taiwan were invaded and he said yes."
"The President speaks for--I'll let his words stand."
"We both want peace."
"I cannot answer that right now."
"Would that have a good effect on American morale? Should we ask our troops to die while our corporations make money and our consumers buy Chinese goods?"
"It sounds like other than telling me that you do not want Taiwan invaded, you do not want to answer any questions."
"Mr. Gensler, you have done more than anyone in government to thwart the creation of a deficient ecosystem."
"If we have a shutdown of the government, I think it has already been pointed out by the ranking member that we will stop all IPOs in their tracks."