Statement From John McCain On Taiwan
As you read Sen. McCain’s statement on Taiwan and his outline of U.S. policy toward Asia elsewhere on our site, keep in mind that Obama has little understanding of Asia and its complex regional politics. His foreign policy knowledge and experience, especially in regards to Asia as the most important strategic region in the next 50 years, is ZERO.
Sen. McCain has the world view of the free world leader, the experience and wisdom of an experienced statesman, and the conviction and compassion of a true patriot who fought for freedom and American honor in the darkest corners of North Vietnamese communist prisons.
Obama, on the other hand, just got his first view of the world through his first trip to this Asia, which was hastily arranged and combined with short celebrity-styled visits to Europe and the Middle East.
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ARLINGTON, VA — Today, U.S. Senator John McCain made the following statement on Taiwan:
“I welcome reports indicating that the sale of defensive arms to Taiwan — a package that has been on hold for too long — will now move forward. By notifying Congress of its intent to provide weapons aimed at bolstering Taiwan’s self defense, the administration is taking a step in the right direction. I have long supported such sales in order to strengthen deterrence in the Taiwan Strait and to help preserve the peace. American interests in Asia are well-served through faithful implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act, and if I am fortunate enough to be elected President, I will continue the longstanding and close ties between our peoples.
“In that spirit, however, I note that the administration has refrained from providing all of the elements requested by Taiwan for its legitimate security requirements. For example, the package will not include submarines or new F-16 aircraft. I urge the administration to reconsider this decision, in light of its previous commitment to provide submarines and America’s previous sales of F-16s. These sales — which could translate into tens of thousands of jobs here at home — would help retain America’s edge in the production of advanced weaponry and represent a positive sign in these difficult economic times.
“We should seek cooperative and productive relations with China that proceed in a spirit of confidence, and we should promote the improvement of cross-strait relations. As we do, however, we should understand that the possibility of productive ties between Taiwan and China are enhanced, not diminished, when Taipei speaks from a position of strength. I believe that America should continue to sell defensive weapons to Taiwan in the future, in accordance with its security requirements, and stand by this remarkable free and democratic people.”
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