04/27/2015
https://www.congress.gov...
"Taiwan needs both the upgraded F-16A/Bs and the new F-16C/D purchase to fulfill its 'self-defense needs in qualitative and quantitative terms.'"
"A capable Taiwanese air force would lessen the burden on U.S. forces in the region."
"Taiwan remains the most acute sovereignty issue for China and the main driver for military modernization programs."
"I support this so-called retrofit package as a step to qualitatively improve Taiwan's air force."