Ann Wagner actually said...

"I thank the Chairman and, certainly, our witnesses for bringing attention to China's attempt to bully and intimidate Hong Kong into abandoning its rights and freedoms."

"The United States must stand by its partners in the Indo-Pacific as we protect the rule of law and freedom of navigation."

"We should use that leverage."

"Much work remains to be done, but I am hopeful that the agreement the administration has negotiated will lay the foundation for a lasting peace in Afghanistan."