Steve Chabot actually said...

"The relationships we share with this critical region are too often overlooked in the foreign policy chatter inside the Beltway here."

"America is a reliable and lasting partner—and that is particularly challenging in the wake of Afghanistan."

"The most important issues for us to address with our ASEAN partners are those stemming from great-power competition, from trade rules to sea lanes and even the sanctity of their own sovereign territor..."

"Going forward, getting our partnership with Southeast Asia right is going to be absolutely critical."