"This was an egregious assault on U.S. sovereignty and, obviously, it requires a response and it requires a plan, going forward."
"We are extremely focused on understanding and communicating with Taiwan about what specific articles--defensive articles they need for their defense and for deterrence."
"The Chinese Government's tacit endorsement of this massive drug trade is just not right."
"We think this is quite critical. We believe we need to help them in asymmetric weapons capabilities."
"They are not doing it out of the goodness of their heart or to see that our universities are doing a good job."
"Nothing is more urgent than ensuring Taiwan has the capabilities and training to deter Chinese aggression."
"China is certainly our high priority in this legislative session as we go forward."
"The Biden administration said over and over again that it supports security assistance to Taiwan. However, it did nothing to advocate for Taiwan during the appropriations process."
"I have said for years that we Republicans and Democrats--the executive and legislative branch--have to work together if we are going to confront what China is doing."
"The United States has to step up and defend democratic values, not just the might of our military, but the power of our diplomatic persuasion."
"I hope to hear from you how the United States is planning to do more and faster to help defeat Russia in Ukraine and counter Russian aggression and malign influence around the world."