2020 US Presidential Candidates on the Indo-Pacific

The 2020 Presidential Candidates on the Indo-Pacific resource highlighted mentions of Indo-Pacific issues by US presidential candidates and nominees in speeches, campaign documents, and debates.

To view statements by President Trump prior to his June 18, 2019 declaration to seek a second term, as well as members of his Cabinet, visit The Trump Administration & US - Indo-Pacific Relations.

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Joe Biden's Remarks on US Tariffs Against China

Trump doesn’t get the basics. He thinks his tariffs are being paid by China. Any freshman econ student could tell you that the American people are paying his tariffs.

The cashiers at Target see what’s going on – they know more about economics than Trump. #TeamJoe
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 11, 2019

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Amy Klobuchar's Remarks on US Tariffs Against China

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Vice President Pence's Remarks on Tariffs Against China

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Pete Buttigieg's Remarks on Protests in Hong Kong

Inspiring to see so many in Hong Kong marching peacefully this weekend. We must continue America’s commitment to Hong Kong’s openness, democratic values, and judicial independence.
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) June 10, 2019

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Pete Buttigieg's Remarks on Anniversary of Tiananmen Square

Today we honor those who sacrificed their lives and livelihoods for freedom and democracy in Tiananmen Square. And for those still fighting, from the Uighurs of Xinjiang to China’s courageous activists, publishers, lawyers, students, and feminists: We see you. We're with you.
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) June 5, 2019

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Joe Biden's Remarks on Anniversary of Tiananmen Square

Today is the anniversary of China's brutal crackdown in Tiananmen Square. Authorities tried to stop peaceful calls for political change with rifles & tanks. The courage of the Tiananmen generation hasn't been silenced & still inspires the fight for freedom and justice worldwide.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 4, 2019

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Joe Biden's Remarks on China's Human Rights Record

China’s continuing oppression of its own people, especially the abuse and internment of more than one million Uyghurs, is one of the worst human rights crises in the world today. It can’t be ignored. Human rights must be at the core—not periphery—of our engagement in the world.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 4, 2019

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Julián Castro's Remarks on Anniversary of Tiananmen

On the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, we remember those killed by the Chinese government in their fight for freedom. If the U.S. is to continue leading on human rights, we must remember their story and the million Uighurs in Chinese internment camps today.
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) June 4, 2019

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Pete Buttigieg's Remarks on North Korea

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Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Abe of Japan in Joint Press Conference

"Prime Minister Abe, the First Lady and I are profoundly honored to return to this very beautiful nation as Japan’s first state guests following the enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor. On behalf of the United States, we want to thank the Imperial Family for this gracious invitation and warm welcome. It was really wonderful.

Melania and I are thrilled to be back in the Land of the Rising Sun. It is a true privilege to take part in the splendor of this historic moment and…

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Beto O'Rourke's Remarks on President Trump's Relationship with Kim Jong Un

Let’s end these love affairs with dictators and strongmen. Now, it’s siding with Kim over someone who's dedicated his life to public service for this country. But it's also Putin and MbS. Duterte and el-Sisi. As Trump does this, he turns his back on us, our democracy, our allies.
— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) May 26, 2019

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Pete Buttigieg's Remarks on North Korea

Pete Buttigieg criticizes Pres. Trump’s meeting with Kim Jong Un, saying it gave North Korea “legitimacy.”

“The way diplomacy works, the way deals work, is you give someone something in return for something... it hasn’t worked at all.” https://t.co/LqbnX8uTU4 pic.twitter.com/VlSIN7OUSR
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) May 26, 2019