Chris Hollen actually said...

"The United States must stand prepared and ready to assist Taiwan as it seeks to build its own security capabilities and to deter potential PRC military pressure."

"The starting point for U.S. policy is a recognition that Taiwan's flourishing democracy and free market economy is one of the world's real success stories."

"I agree with the overall strategy that the President has put forward, but I do want to push a little bit more maybe on the defense side as well as to what operationally is in place to make sure lines ..."

"Beijing should have no doubt or question that any cross-Strait military or kinetic contingency directly affects the United States and our interests and values."