Peter Deutsch: “for the last 2 weeks the Taiwanese people have been under siege by Beijing's repeated acts of military intimidation.…”

“for the last 2 weeks the Taiwanese people have been under siege by Beijing's repeated acts of military intimidation. Beijing has harassed, tormented, and bullied Taiwan in an attempt to break the spirit of the Taiwanese people. These immoral and reckless acts are part of Beijing's carefully crafted strategy designed to suffocate democracy in Taiwan, to intimidate the Taiwanese government, and to influence American foreign policy. Mr. Speaker, Beijing has failed. They have failed to disrupt the presidential elections, they have failed to browbeat Taiwan into submission. They have only lifted the masses in Taiwan to fight harder for democracy and independence. As the deployment of the two aircraft carriers shows, United States resolve on this issue is unwavering. The American people will not tolerate such a grave threat to our own national security. The resolution before us today, written in accordance with the Taiwan Relation Act, will send a clear message to Beijing about our interests in a secure and stable Taiwan. This resolution will affirm the American commitment to the people of Taiwan. I urge Members to vote in favor of this bipartisan resolution which is a continuation of American policy that we cannot, nor can we, accept Taiwan passing the straits, the Chinese passing the Straits of China in an attempt of any type of invasion.”