Ed Markey actually said...

"We need the Chinese for cooperation on many national security issues."

"The United States, on balance, is losing this competition in ways that increase the likelihood not just of the erosion of U.S. power."

"So it is pretty clear that there is a systematic effort by the Chinese Government, not just inside of China, but around the world, to back those policies which are most repressive and allow for a comp..."

"I think it is the option, which should be considered and implemented."