"Mr. Chairman, thank you very much and I thank Ranking Member Huffman, as well."
"Each year, the fins from as many as 73 million sharks end up in the global shark fin trade."
"When we lead, other countries do follow."
"I believe that by encouraging more frequent visits between our two governments including at the highest levels, we will further strengthen the rather critical relationship that we have."
"I'm pleased to say that we're starting to see this now with the shark fin trade."
"Amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 5040 offered by the Honorable Edward R. Royce, a Representative in Congress from the State of California."
"I'm a firm believer in the principle that when the United States leads, other countries follow."
"The Taiwan Travel Act, for which I was the original co-sponsor, was signed into law by the President."
"I am grateful to support and cosponsor H.R. 5040, the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, and urge its passage."
"The Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act looks to impose additional regulations on U.S. fishermen."
"We strongly urge you to oppose SFTEA, which will destroy U.S. jobs and harm coastal economies while providing no environment benefits."