Michael McCaul actually said...

"Each day that passes without a Speaker brings us 1 day closer to the deadline to fund the Government, which is now less than a month away."

"The U.S. must encourage and support these activities in the South China Sea."

"I have just proven with a few examples that China is on the offense while the United States is ignoring our allies in Latin America."

"Our partners in the region need our help, and our allies are questioning if the U.S. will be there to help."