"I would think that China's calculation about action of a hostile nature against Taiwan would encompass not just military might but also the response diplomatically of nations around the world, but als..."
"I am actually thinking about some of the more direct economic impact, for instance, anticipating that China relies on Taiwan, for instance, for semiconductor needs of various kinds."
"I think Xi Jinping is an intelligent person, that military action is not the right path for him to consider."
"It is important to have a strategy that goes beyond words."
"I appreciate the fact that you have given me a heads up on this already today privately that we are going to make progress on the demonstration of the U.S. strategy vis-a-vis China, and again, its int..."
"I would note that the law that was passed called for this to be presented to Congress, some in public, and then some classified, as opposed to just an in camera review. So I would expect that the Stat..."
"I am confident in our standing in these regions and what we offer."
"But I would note China invests in things that are going to help China down the road."
"The best way to restore predictability and stability... is for there to be a margin of military superiority sufficient so that it is evident to people in Beijing..."
"China apparently believes that America is in decline, that our social networks are frayed, that our industrial base is not as strong as it once was."
"I know there are many who feel like an invasion could be imminent. But if you really believe that America was in decline, a position I disagree with, but if you were to believe that..."
"Like Senator Menendez indicated I am sometimes overwhelmed by the degree of starvation, the migration, as associated with climate change, and the problems in the world are so enormous."