If you're asking me as the President, would I understand reality, I do.
Murdering the innocent to advance an ideology is wrong every time everywhere
As the 20th century ended, there were around 120 democracies in the world - and I can assure you more are on the way.
For diplomacy to be effective, words must be credible - and no one can now doubt the word of America.
I simply said that I would do everything to help Taiwan to defend itself.
You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.