“When the students poured into Tiananmen Square, the Chinese government almost blew it. Then they were vicious, they were horrible, but they put it down with strength. That shows you the power of strength. Our country is right now perceived as weak …” https://t.co/eiXoiAy540

— Michael Kruse (@michaelkruse) June 4, 2019

Just in case you were wondering; no, the quote is not any better in context.