Edward Markey actually said...

"The idea that they can somehow buy their way out of these violations sends a really disturbing signal."

"the goal is not to try to make people choose between friends but to have multiple friends to have in a system that actually abides by international norms and rules of the road that we all agree to."

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

"China has become a significant strategic challenge that demands our attention."