Michael McCaul actually said...

"I am grateful that we have before us witnesses representing not only the U.S. Coast Guard, but also U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the U.S. Department of State, which together represent three important..."

"As a nation dependent upon not only free and uninhibited access to the world's oceans but also the bedrock of international law and norms to maintain peace and order, the United States must stand stro..."

"If the Republican Majority follows through on its threats to shut down the Government, these workers will be forced to work without pay, jeopardizing their ability to advance U.S. interests at home an..."

"The People's Republic of China is actively destabilizing the Indo-Pacific region through its nefarious activities on the high seas."