Edward Markey actually said...

Many of the crises to which USAID is responding are a byproduct of exclusionary politics, poor governance, corruption and impunity.

No, I emphatically do not accept the premise that de-emphasizing efforts to improve democratic systems will increase stability.

Improving a country's citizen-responsive governance will inevitably bolster its long-term stability.

Taiwan is a democratic success, a reliable partner, and the United States will continue to support Taiwan.