In Asia we face an ambitious and aggressive China, but we have the will and we have the strength to help our Asian friends resist that ambition. Sometimes our folks get a little impatient. Sometimes they rattle their rockets some, and they bluff about their bombs. But we are not about to send American boys 9 or 10,000 miles away from home to do what Asian boys ought to be doing for themselves.

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's recognition of China's assertive and ambitious behavior in Asia. However, it emphasizes the speaker's belief that it is not the responsibility of the United States to intervene militarily in the region. The quote suggests that while some people may advocate for a more interventionist approach, the speaker asserts the importance of Asians taking ownership of facing the challenges posed by China themselves, rather than relying on American intervention.