Ed Case actually said...

"I think it is an excellent question, and I think it does get to the mission of the East-West Center."

"I think if we go down simply a pure defense approach then we will be making a mistake with China in the long run."

"I believe that it is critical for us to get it right with respect to the Indo-Pacific region and China specifically."

"I urge this committee, number one, to appropriate the necessary funding and to carry out that Act and support related programs that contribute to our strategy in the Indo-Pacific."