Tom Tiffany: “It makes no sense that a State Department memo supersedes…”

“Unfortunately, the Biden administration quietly reinstated them in 1920 or excuse me, in 2021. And that is why I'm offering this amendment today. Mr. Speaker, It makes no sense that a State Department memo supersedes the laws we pass. America should not have to ask China for a permission slip to talk to our friends and allies in Taiwan or anywhere else. My amendment will make sure we don't by scrapping these so called guidelines.” (01:38–01:44)

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