Gerry Connolly actually said...

"The U.S.-China relationship is absolutely one of the most important, obviously, in the world, and it is a relationship that must be worked out."

"We need to focus, obviously, on our human rights values, as we interact with the Chinese."

"But the United States has to insist on its interests in this relationship; otherwise, it is one of unequal partners."

"Intellectual theft is epidemic in China, and it must be addressed as we move forward in this relationship."