I think sometimes those of us on this side of the dais understand some realities, but we do not explain them that well.

we should be less concerned about provoking China than we should be concerned about bolstering our friends, allies, and partners in the region.

It is frustrating to us that we have not been able to be more effective in communicating to our constituents the urgency of these issues.

This is pure evil, and it baffles me that there are those who seek to justify Hamas' actions.

I've called for ending the almost 44-year U.S. policy of strategic ambiguity in favor of strategic clarity.

America's alliance with Japan stands as the cornerstone of prosperity, security, and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

The significantly improved bilateral and trilateral relationships that are playing out now are the benefit of that outreach.

Though I would use the term 'adversary' rather than 'competitor', this strategy recognizes that the PRC is the only competitor with both the intent and, increasingly, the capability to reshape the international order.

This trilateral will change the power dynamic in the South China Sea.

They need our tangible support . . . not our best wishes.

Today, more than ever, alliances are critical to our national security. Alliances and allies matter.

the United States intends to still be the indispensable global partner with this network of alliances, this lattice of security arrangements we have.

The reality is that no important security or economic issue in the region can be addressed without both South Korea's and Japan's active involvement.

Japan's remarkable commitment to dramatically increase its defense spending to historic levels is both welcome and critical to our Alliance and stability in the region.

We must never allow the PRC to dictate America's Taiwan policy.

I think Secretary Blinken and President Biden and Senators Cardin and Risch through ratifying COFA, through spending time with Pacific Island leaders, have done is to show the respect to other sovereigns.

Our biggest weakness is our political division, is our inability to show that confidence, that bipartisan strength.

America's alliance with Japan stands as the cornerstone of prosperity, security, and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

The reality is that no important security or economic issue in the region can be addressed without both South Korea's and Japan's active involvement.

There is no economic or security issue that can be resolved in Northeast Asia without the active participation and cooperation between Seoul and Tokyo.

AUKUS is a game changer.

We must never allow the PRC to dictate America's Taiwan policy.

It is frustrating to us that we have not been able to be more effective in communicating to our constituents the urgency of these issues.

They need our tangible support . . . not our best wishes.

Today, more than ever, alliances are critical to our national security. Alliances and allies matter.