Gerry Connolly actually said...

"the U.S. goal which is stated in the Taiwan Relations Act is to ensure that any final resolution on the status of Taiwan is made through peaceful means, free of coercion of any kind."

"if we want to preserve our way of life, our democracy, our quality of life, an island of 25, 30 million people with 1.5 billion people staring them across the Strait, you don't needlessly provoke them..."

"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."