Haley Stevens actually said...

"Our global leadership in research and development has long been a point of national pride for the United States."

"it's not certainly just the Chinese government being unique in its efforts to undermine the U.S. scientific research enterprise, however, it does appear that the Chinese are the most active, and best ..."

"Maintaining our nation's competitive edge in research depends on our commitment to equipping our greatest minds with the resources they need."

"The Chinese government has sought to boost its own research capabilities by exploiting America's openness."