Commentary
Nancy Pelosi is the woman of the hour. She visited Taiwan, met with President Tsai Ing-wen, and said a simple truth before the flashing lights: We stand with Taiwan.
The proof will be in the pudding if, as U.S. speaker of the House, she pushes through the necessary legislation, including increased security assistance and official recognition of Taiwan as an ally.
Pelosi certainly has game.
“America’s determination to preserve democracy, here in Taiwan and around the world, remains ironclad,” the speaker said on Aug. 3.
During the visit, and as second in line to the American presidency, she referred to Taiwan as a country, saying America could learn “how you address the COVID crisis, how we advance respect for all of the people in our countries as we go forward.”…