Adam Smith actually said...

Deterring, delaying, or denying U.S. forces from operating along China's periphery is still a key goal of the People's Liberation Army.

I am deeply concerned that we are not taking, for example, account of the threat the Chinese pose to the country

While I do not believe that a conflict with China is inevitable, we should continue to work to promote mutual interests, mitigate concerns, ...

In partnership with our allies and friends, our forces must stand ready to respond to unprovoked, hostile behavior.