Ben Cardin actually said...

"We have and continue strongly to support Taiwan's active participation in international organizations for which statehood is not a requirement."

"Help me understand how we are going to reconcile the Trans-Pacific Partnership, TPP, and our economic relations with Taiwan."

"the Taiwan Relations Act is actually very sound in that it provides a robust foundation for engagement but also gives the administration enough room to maneuver"

"The Obama administration has placed a high priority on strengthening our own official relations with Taiwan as part of our overall rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region."