Steve Chabot actually said...

"The United States should have direct dialogue with the democratically-elected leadership of Taiwan and it is time to change this outdated policy."

"It is ridiculous. This is a center of democracy and freedom. Taiwanese officials should be able to come and meet with American officials here in Washington, DC."

"The previous administration's withdrawal from America's traditional leadership role left a power vacuum around the globe."

"Putin's engagement in Syria and the Middle East has complicated our own strategy for dealing with ISIS and Iran."