Cory Gardner actually said...

The Chinese think they were Chinese before we ever arrived. They think they have a civilization that has its own view of the way things work...

We agreed that the active promotion of these fundamental values only reinforces American leadership in Asia.

These hearings are also informing new legislation that we are working on that I am leading called the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act.

I believe, is a long-term strategy when it comes to Asia.