Steve Chabot actually said...

"This bill reiterates to the world, and more importantly, it tells the Taiwanese people just how deeply we value that friendship."

"Taiwan is a democracy. It is a loyal friend and ally, and it deserves to be treated as such by the United States Government."

"The only way we can change that is to amend it."

"I want to briefly discuss a matter which this legislation addresses, the issue of restrictions on diplomatic visits by high ranking Taiwanese officials, which is something I have always felt is both i..."