The way they have gone about--and we've seen a lot of it on TikTok. They have these influence campaigns that they are running to influence certain thought processes with the American people.

Parental rights are something we hear a lot about in Tennessee, and I think we are just very fortunate to have some really wonderful, dedicated teachers who have worked with parents.

There is apparent--your concern, or outrage, over some of the books and things that are being banned.

The way they have gone about--and we've seen a lot of it on TikTok. They have these influence campaigns that they are running to influence certain thought processes with the American people.

I find this very shocking. I find it very concerning, in fact.

This provision, if we allow it to pass, will enable that. It is very disappointing.

This provision, if we allow it to pass, will enable that. It is very disappointing.

I find this very shocking. I find it very concerning, in fact.

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I will do whatever we need to do.

Senator Kaine was on that trip with me as well and I think we saw the real--a real open need there.

I would just encourage you to find ways.

China uses these funds to enmesh itself into local economies, to gain favor, and to gain advantage.

We need to do more to get our firms in the game and we need to change the way the game is being scored to make sure that it actually does bring value to these countries.

There is a deep concern that we would allow the Chinese Communist Party to be able to access World Bank funding.

As you know, you just do not go in once. You have got to have a long-term commitment to some of these projects.