Grace Meng actually said...

"With 95 percent of all consumers living outside the U.S., trade is critical to small businesses."

"Leveling this playing field is a challenging goal, and typically our country has tried to do so through free trade agreements."

"Promoting more trade opportunities for small businesses is absolutely essential to creating valuable jobs for New Yorkers."

"I congratulate the people of Taiwan for their steadfast adherence to democracy and I look forward to improving our robust relationship."