John Cornyn actually said...

"What message do you believe the current administration's failure to approve the sale of 66 new F-16 C/D fighters sends to the Government of Taiwan?"

"You further state that you would not recommend any changes to the law."

"It is my opinion--and that of a bipartisan group of colleagues who joined me in cosponsoring the Taiwan Airpower Modernization Act--that Taiwan would benefit from the sale of new F-16 C/Ds."

"If hostilities were to break out between China and Taiwan, is the United States currently able to provide an air deterrent over Taiwan?"