Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced on Sept. 19 the “Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act” into the Senate (sponsored by Ted Yoho in the House), just as U.S. Undersecretary of State Keith Krach was in Taiwan. The act seeks to establish “limited authorization for the President to use military force for the specific purpose of securing and protecting Taiwan against armed attack,” according to a statement posted Sept. 17 on Scott’s website.
The bill would strengthen the island’s ability to resist aggressive actions by China, according to the post.
“Communist China continues to threaten our important ally — a threat not only to the people of Taiwan, but to the United States and our allies around the globe,” Scott says. He goes on, “We must do everything we can to discourage Communist China from using military force against a peaceful democratic power, and the Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act demonstrates our commitment to Taiwan and to the importance of freedom and democracy.”
