The remarks come after Senator Lindsey Graham said 'every option is on the table' if China invades Taiwan.
Ahead of closed-door meeting between the CODEL, Tsai her National Security Council, Taiwan's president said in prepared remarks that Russia'sof Ukraine had proven that"democracies must bolster their alliance," and collectively"defend ourselves from the threats posed by authoritarian nations that seek to disrupt regional peace."
At a press conference after the talks, Menendez said the group's visit amid war in Europe and other global challenges was"a testament to the importance of Taiwan." The U.S. seeks"no conflict" with China, he said.
Graham, replying to a question about the likelihood of American troops defending Taiwan against a Chinese invasion, said:"Every option is on the table.""To abandon Taiwan would be to abandon freedom itself. America is not going to abandon freedom," he said earlier. "I hope that the Communist Chinese Party will change its ways. Until that day comes, we must be strong in the face of oppression," the senator said."To the Communist Chinese Party, we do not seek conflict, but we will fight for our values. Choose wisely."
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, center, speaks during a National Day celebration in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on October 10, 2020. Tsai hosted a six-person congressional delegation led by Sen. Lindsey Graham during its visit to Taiwan between April 14 and 15, 2022.
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