"Despite the region's four significant challenges since my last report to you, we have strengthened America's network of alliances and partnerships."
"We want to bring Kim Jong-un to his senses and not to his knees."
"It seems to me the chairman's point is the dramatic point, and that is that there is this short-range artillery and we have no defense should North Korea decide to unleash those."
"When I am told 355 ships is the requirement, I believe that."
"China continues a methodical strategy to control the South China Sea."
"We have done so for the simple reason that China is the only country that may have the influence to truly curb North Korea's destabilizing behavior."
"We have not noticed any difference in our relationships with our partners in the region as a result of President Trump's policies."
"It is shameful that China has retaliated against South Korea with economic and cyber means."
"America's interests in the Asia-Pacific region are deep and enduring."
"The most immediate threat is the situation on the Korean Peninsula."
"A U.S. national security cutter recently seized 16 tons of cocaine worth $400 million."