Jim Webb: “It's also going to be a critical component of what China does in the future.”

So if Tiananmen occurred today with the Chinese Government rolling out tanks and killing hundreds, if not thousands, of its own people, that it would also fit the Panetta rule.

I would like to emphasize my personal belief that this particular situation with respect to Virginia is historically unique.

The disagreements over sovereignty and the potential for conflict have only increased.

I ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Virginia.