Steve Stockman: “With the ever-expanding territorial claims by China and our allies in the areas of Philippines, Japan, and South Korea…”

“With the ever-expanding territorial claims by China and our allies in the areas of Philippines, Japan, and South Korea, I think this amendment would not violate the rules. All it says is that we shouldn't spend money helping Chinese to expand a territorial claim. I think it is reasonable. I also think that it is something we should do. We need to express more concern. The current leadership in the White House has not really done much in terms of foreign policy. This would be an example to the rest of the world that Congress can speak up and stand up for our allies in the region, particularly those countries surrounding Japan right now where they are having great difficulty with the ever-expanding and, I would suggest, imperialistic attitude of some in the country of mainland China. This amendment I do not believe violates the rules. I ask the ruling of the Chair to also adjudicate why this is. I reserve the balance of my time. Point of Order”