"They suppress free speech and human dignity. We embrace it."
"They are centralized. We are decentralized. They are closed. We are open."
"The Chinese Communist Party maintains a surveillance state with a great firewall and no freedom of speech, no freely-exchangeable currency and no rule of law."
"The actions of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) last week serve as a clarifying moment that China is not an ally or a strategic partner."
"We must double down on our commitment to free people in free markets."
"They can never compete with a free and open society that allows for free enterprise and prosperity like in the United States."
"So yes, the CCP is a great threat, but when we work together across the aisle especially, and put people over politics, we can mount a focused response to increase our economic competitiveness and pro..."
"This committee will lead this Congress' economic agenda and response to China."
"We are glad you are before the committee that actually does have a data security law for financial firms."
"I want to congratulate you on your 4 years as Chair."
"Why wouldn't the next Director, with a politically-different persuasion, not abuse his or her powers with the precedent you have set?"