Steve Chabot actually said...

"Restricting high-level visits from Taiwan insults an ally and damages our national security in an increasingly dangerous world."

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

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

"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."