Jim Webb actually said...

"The situation in the region, as it respects the current Chinese claims is to the effect that almost all of the South China Sea is in some way claimed by China."

"At the pinnacle of this issue is China's growing military, diplomatic, and economic power."

"I appreciate the observation that both of you made several times that the United States does not take sides in issues of sovereignty for many, many reasons."

"One of the main points in the communique was concern about peace and stability in the region."