I take huge issue with the President s characterization of China as a partner.
China is our chief competitor.
I believe we should engage China. We should trade with China, and for the sake of our farmers and our economy, we should strive to achieve a more free and fair system of trade with China. However, we must bear in mind the overwhelming evidence indicating China has penetrated our nuclear research laboratories. Many of us in the intelligence community believe China s nuclear capabilities have benefitted from exposure to American research laboratories. We cannot afford another compromise of our vital national security information.