the period of reform and opening, which Deng Xiaoping began in 1978... ended probably 10 years ago.

That is absolutely correct. The target there is isolation of Taiwan using U.S. businesses as a proxy to get at Taiwan.

So when I talk about coercion specifically, I am talking... about trying to stop U.S. tariffs.

For the first time, the National Security Strategy mentioned China as a strategic competitor.

I told the survivors this morning that I had a lot of questions, but I warned that we had only limited amounts of time.

the survivors are the most important thing and the reason that I took this job is because their voices and their courage moved me so much.

I absolutely commit to that.

I believe Kaylee Lorincz and her account.

I will not tolerate silencing of any sexual abuse victims.

Not only was Nassar the immediate perpetrator of this unspeakably cruel and brutal criminal conduct, but also all of the organizations and individuals who were complicit by their silence or by their looking the other way, which was much…

You have a moral obligation but you also have a legal obligation.

Except being part of the legal process that will impose any sort of court orders, impose any kind of accountability or responsibility.

Did you consider it proper to meet with her without her attorney present? You knew she was represented.

the Olympic community failed the athletes that it was supposed to protect.

We should pick some of the companies that have benefited the most from IP theft or forced technology transfer.

And are you aware that in effect it denies that USOC had any responsibility for Larry Nassar?

I want to be fair to you and give you a chance to go back to your previous answer.

This illustrates a systemic and structural challenge that we have.

While establishing the U.S. Center for Safe Sport is an important step in the right direction, it should not be the only outcome of their suffering.

So, in effect, you've washed your hands of it?

But that seems contrary to what you have said in court.

There was, in fact, with McKayla Maroney a nondisclosure agreement which contained a clause that would fine her a $100,000 if she were to speak out about her abuse.

I have been reading with great interest your testimony and all of the work that you have done over 40 years and the encouraging news that we have replenished some of the stocks that were over-fished.

Because people understand why we should care.

first of all, I want to say how honored and grateful I am to follow my friend and distinguished colleague, who has outlined some of the reasons that I would vote against this nominee. I especially respect his raising this issue of the…