David Cay Johnston: “when the matter originally came up, I strongly opposed the resolution because it seemed to be a shift of ground away…”

“when the matter originally came up, I strongly opposed the resolution because it seemed to be a shift of ground away from the Shanghai Communique which has been the basis for almost a quarter of a century of our relationship to China. Mr. President, we are deeply grateful, Senator Nunn, Senator Feinstein, and I, and others, who had serious objection to the resolution in its original form. With Senator Thomas, Senator Murkowski, and others, we are now working this out in a balanced way that makes clear that this Nation continues to adhere to the one-China policy, as enunciated in the Shanghai Communique and the communiques since that time under five American presidents. I believe it is not a perfect resolution, but it is a balanced resolution. On that basis, I can vote for it. I thank the Chair.”