"I think there are tough choices that are being made."
"U.S. policy has been aimed at achieving what Beijing itself has claimed to support in its own constitution."
"To retreat from that now would be to signal acceptance of the logic that Chinese power must be accommodated."
"It is somewhat politically controversial."
"I would like to just briefly open my remarks by acknowledging the enormous contributions Senator McCain has made as chairman of this committee to American focus, resolve, and credibility in the Asia-P..."
"The administration's 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy,' I believe, is a useful framework that recognizes great power competition with China and the importance of solidifying our alliances with dem..."
"I will ensure the Agency maintains its focus on the promotion of democratic values and free elections."
"Without democratic governance, no country will be able to succeed on its journey to self-reliance."
"[W]e refuse to be spectators."
"I am trying to protect the home mortgage interest deduction. I want to maintain it."
"Assuming that we had the will to act on Russia and China, what level of retaliation should we expect?"