06/17/2015
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"Our delegation came here to send an unequivocal message: America stands with Taiwan."
"Our congressional delegation’s visit should be seen as an unequivocal statement that America stands with Taiwan, our democratic partner as it defends itself, and its freedom."
"By traveling to Taiwan, we honor our commitment to democracy, reaffirming that the freedoms of Taiwan and all democracies must be respected."
"We cannot stand by as the Chinese Communist Party proceeds to threaten Taiwan and democracy itself."