Marco Rubio actually said...

This threat--combined with an inexperienced leader who acts rashly and does not respect international law--makes it an urgent priority not o...

We do not recognize or accept any Chinese attempts to regulate our military activities in ways that are contrary to international law.

I have been following the troubling developments in Hong Kong, including the long arm of Beijing's power.

This is, in fact, the pursuit of their nine-dash line position.