Edward Markey actually said...

"China has constructed, in clear violation of international law, military bases on artificial islands in disputed areas in the South China Sea."

"My hope is that the recommendation for next year's budget kind of reflects that in terms of the goals which the administration has."

"Over the weekend, President Trump said in a tweet that the Commerce Department should find a way to give Chinese telecom company ZTE, quote, a way to get back into business fast."

"It is clear that a growing network of countries from the Indian Ocean through the Pacific yearn to participate in a regional system, an American system that keeps them secure and allows them to prospe..."