Mitt Romney actually said...

"The United States of America believes that the people of Taiwan should be allowed to determine their own destiny."

"The more specific we might be in advance... about the economic consequence of China using coercive means to impose its will on Taiwan would, potentially, be helpful in dissuading them from using such ..."

"Quite simply, it is a matter of believing that the people of Taiwan should be free to make their own choice."

"What is our strategy with regards to convincing the Chinese not to play a heavy hand with regards to Taiwan?"