Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the United States shares a special relationship with Taiwan, rooted in a wide range of shared values. Yes, Taiwan is a vibrant democracy. That is the core of our friendship. At the same time, Taiwan is a model global citizen, making extraordinary contributions to global health, aviation safety, and other areas aimed at improving people's lives. It is this spirit of generosity and commitment to building a safer, more stable world that makes Taiwan such a valuable partner. This stands in sharp relief to the record of the People's Republic of China. It is a comparison the Chinese Government doesn't seem to like, based on the PRC's constant attempt to restrict Taiwan's ability to operate on the global stage, including efforts by Beijing to poach Taiwan's diplomatic partners. The Chinese Government is a bully. They want to try to isolate Taiwan, and their tactics shouldn't go unanswered. This bill, the TAIPEI Act, would help us provide a part of that answer. It calls on the administration to examine our policies toward countries that take steps that undermine Taiwan. It calls on the administration to take additional steps to ensure that Taiwan can participate in international organizations, and supports Taiwan's efforts to build stronger partnerships with other countries around the world. However, perhaps the most important thing that we can do for Taiwan is to push the U.S.…”