Political Quotes

“This amendment will not kill the bill but simply strengthen it so the House can send a strong message to China. I offer this MTR for a very simple reason: China is a problem. China is a major human rights violator; China is responsible for unprecedented amounts of personal data and intellectual property theft; and China's military seeks to extend its reach throughout the world. Based on my experience in the Department of Defense and in intelligence communities, I can personally attest to the multitude of threats China poses. If my colleagues across the aisle believe that part of a healthy Ex- Im Bank is ignoring the issues China presents, then go ahead and vote against this MTR and guarantee uncertainty for long-term Ex-Im reauthorization. But if, like me, you understand and care about what happens to freedom and democracy around the world, and if you care about human rights around the world and you want to see the Bank reauthorized with a purpose, then please join me in supporting this MTR that imposes necessary and just requirements for entities wishing to do business with Chinese state-owned enterprises. I want to share a quote from our Speaker of the House on China.…”