Edward Markey actually said...

"These investments are meant to cement the United States place in the Indo-Pacific, allowing us to work with our regional allies and partners to compete effectively with China and advance the mission o..."

"That does not mean we should not take advantage of opportunities to partner with China on climate change."

"May I also ask you, Dr. Economy, how do we balance these interests? We need China on climate change, on nuclear nonproliferation. But at the same time, they are engaging in activities against the Uigh..."

"But one thing I do not ever want to see us do is trade out other priorities to get them on board."