We have also never stated we do not support it.
That is novel. Brand new for a POTUS to have ever said.
The phrasing used used in policy documents has always fudged the issue.
Yes. This time he used no fudge in explicitly siding with the Chinese communists.
This was as bad as what Clinton did.
Worse because George Bush should know better.
There is no explaining this away or getting around it. It is a major mistake on President Bush's part and will harm his presidency.
Taiwan does not have to declare Independence. Taiwan is independent.
When we say we support only a peaceful resolution to the conflict, we mean that we support Taiwan's de facto independence. To directly confront the PRC's delusions is not the way to resolve the conflict peacefully.
Only Taiwan's own appeasers can give up her independence. The United Nations will never protect Taiwan's sovereignty. Only the United States can.