I can only imagine the drastic impact on states closer in proximity.
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New York has some geography between it and the southern border, and so does my home state of Idaho.
I put a hold on opening the office in Brazil because it was solely focused on climate, and I wanted a broader aperture than just climate.
It is common knowledge, of course, that there is slave labor involved in the solar industry through China, and people are concerned about that.
There is no place for slave labor in any DFC supported projects.
U.S. taxpayers should not be subsidizing rich countries who have the money to pay their own policy priorities.
The United States cannot compromise its values to achieve messaging-related climate objectives.
It is the United States interest to promote economic freedom, which lifts hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and achieves shared prosperity.
I am concerned, however, about DFC's ability to balance its dual mandate to advance and protect economic freedom, particularly when this Administration at times seeks to use the DFC to promote its agenda.
There is nothing more nonpartisan and bipartisan than the national interests and the national security of the United States of America.
I remain deeply concerned about DFC support for solar projects involving Chinese-sourced components or equipment.
The flexibility is extremely important because each different circumstance would require different consultation.
U.S. taxpayers should not be subsidizing rich countries who have the money to pay their own policy priorities.
I am concerned, however, about DFC's ability to balance its dual mandate to advance and protect economic freedom, particularly when this Administration at times seeks to use the DFC to promote its agenda.