06/05/2012
https://congress.gov...
"We never want to create a situation whereby China or any other country can envision a successful first strike."
"We need an offensive capability, and we need a defensive capability."
"AUKUS is supremely important. We are going to share the crown jewel of America's military technology."
"if we are ambiguous, that might encourage an attack because Xi Jinping has been clear from day one that he is going to take Taiwan peacefully, hopefully, but by force if necessary."