Patty Murray actually said...

"when we talk about competing against China and countering Chinese influence, we are talking about competing against its government, not the Chinese people, or the millions of Chinese-Americans who hel..."

"Let us not parse words here. The PRC poses a serious and growing challenge, economically, and in terms of our national security."

"Our most important military asset isn't our weapons or our equipment, it is the brave and talented women and men who are willing to put their lives on the line to keep our country safe."

"Our military needs the certainty of a regular and smooth appropriations process that they can depend on."