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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President Trump's Remarks on Meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae In

I am in South Korea now. President Moon and I have “toasted” our new Trade Deal, a far better one for us than that which it replaced. Today I will visit with, and speak to, our Troops - and also go to the the DMZ (long planned). My meeting with President Moon went very well!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 29, 2019

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President Trump's Remarks on Chinese and Japanese Ships in the Strait of Malacca

China gets 91% of its Oil from the Straight, Japan 62%, & many other countries likewise. So why are we protecting the shipping lanes for other countries (many years) for zero compensation. All of these countries should be protecting their own ships on what has always been....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 24, 2019

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Andrew Yang's Remarks on US-China Technology Competition

The US - China tech trade war will have profound implications. It will be a massive setback for Chinese providers like Huawei in the short term. But if they succeed in building software independent of Google they will have a very different ecosystem. I preferred interdependence.
— Andrew Yang🧢⬆️🇺🇸 (@AndrewYang) June 17, 2019

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Andrew Yang's Remarks on Protests in Hong Kong

The protests in Hong Kong are historic - I admire their courage and self-determination a great deal. Hope it leads in the right direction and demonstrates what people can do to effect positive change. 👍🙏
— Andrew Yang🧢⬆️🇺🇸 (@AndrewYang) June 16, 2019

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Joe Biden's Remarks on Protests in Hong Kong

The extraordinary bravery shown by hundreds of thousands in Hong Kong, marching for the civil liberties & autonomy promised by China is inspiring. And the world is watching. All of us must stand in support of democratic principles and freedom.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 14, 2019

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Julián Castro ‏'s Remarks on Protests in Hong Kong

The people of Hong Kong have demonstrated this week that they will not give up their liberties or autonomy, regardless of intimidation from Beijing. The U.S. must always speak out against those attempting to silence freedom.
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) June 13, 2019

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Joe Biden's Remarks on US Tariffs Against China

When it comes to President Trump’s tariff war with China, one thing is clear: America’s farmers and manufacturers are getting crushed – no one knows that better than Iowa.

To Trump, the people getting hurt are just pawns in his game. #TeamJoe
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 11, 2019

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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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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