Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the upcoming meeting between President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping. President Biden and President Xi are expected to meet later this month during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. Leading Biden Cabinet members have been meeting with high-level officials from the Chinese Communist Party in recent months. The focus of these meetings has been framed as ``engagement.'' While that might sound nice, the Biden administration's approach has weakened America's position in relation to China. The CCP respects strength, and America must project it if we are going to succeed in this new era of competition. If President Biden wants to find success in this policy area, he needs to be willing to communicate clear principles around national security, trade, and human rights as he meets with their President. Failure to do this will only mean America's ability to compete against China will fade away. Mr. Speaker, I wish President Biden all the best as he takes on this challenge. I hope he is up to it. Recognizing Beckenhauer Construction on 145 Years in Business.”