Congressman Mark Alford Confronts Rising Power Of China

The Missouri Congressman is emerging as one of the strongest foreign policy leaders from the Midwest.

Here's a glimpse at his latest travels and perspective that takes the US role on the global stage seriously:

U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Cass County, recently traveled to Taiwan as part of a bipartisan delegation. In an interview earlier this week on The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Alford stressed that both Congress and the executive branch need to remain focused on stemming China’s growing influence.

“I know we don't officially recognize them as a nation, but they are very independent-minded people, a beautiful island that needs our help,” Alford said. “They need our help in deterring the Communist Chinese from further aggression.”

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Missouri Congressman Mark Alford says the U.S. must continue to support Taiwan

The Cass County Republican represents Missouri's 4th Congressional District and is a member of the House Armed Services Committee.