Political Quotes

“I intend to vote loudly and strongly for this measure. In conclusion, I am privileged to work in the Senate in the area of security, military and foreign relations as chairman of the Armed Services Committee. In light of that, I have looked very closely at China. China is pushing many frontiers, whether it is the export of armaments or being involved in some of the most complex and fragile relationships the world over. We need only point out Pakistan and India and how Russia is on one side and China is on the other side. Let's only hope that their work with regard to that tension-filled part of the globe will be constructive and in a way to prevent any significant confrontation between those two nations. Therefore, I think it is important that our military maintain its relationship with the Chinese. Given the tenuous situation with regard to Taiwan, and the strong principles of our Nation in trying to defend and support that democracy, I believe such a dialogue will give us a better opportunity to work on security relationships, whether regarding India and Pakistan, Taiwan or other regions of the world. Mr. President, I think we are on the verge of a very historic moment.”