Gerry Connolly actually said...

"No one should mistake congressional interest in protecting and fostering relations with Taiwan."

"I am proud to serve as one of the co-chairs of the Taiwan Caucus."

"isn't it true that in polling overwhelming majority of people in Taiwan want to continue the status quo indefinitely?"

"We simply cannot say that, well, we have lost that if for no other reason besides the fact that this is taxpayer money."