Chris Deluzio actually said...

"So, for me, strategic clarity means that we are clear as a nation that we would defend Taiwan if China attacks Taiwan to forcibly reunite with them."

"I think Washington is waking up more and more to these costs."

"It is important for the Taiwanese to know whether we are going to defend them or not."

"The second constituency is the Chinese themselves. They need to know the cost of invading Taiwan."