On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
I take very seriously our responsibility under the Taiwan Relations Act to make available to Taiwan defense articles and services that will enable it to maintain a sufficient self defense capability.
Source
congress.govBarack Obama: “I take very seriously our responsibility under the Taiwan Relations Act to make available to Taiwan defense articles and…”
Editor's note · Context
Obama emphasizes U.S. commitment to Taiwan's defense under the Taiwan Relations Act.
Share
More from Barack Obama
Jun 18, 2026
They're meant to remind us of who we can be, to remind us of what's possible, so we can forge ahead.
Other voices in this conversation
