It is primarily window dressing and theater for European public to make----

We actually have to get that done by the end of the year in order to make sure that we can continue to push back against these narratives around the world.

We have been very clear that any settlement has to be proposed by Ukrainians and President Zelensky.

In February, as we know, we saw Vladimir Putin announce the suspension of Russia's participation in New START, the last arms control treaty between the U.S. and Russia.

I do not see evidence currently and, for example, in China's peace plan, I think in many ways is almost laughable.

Senator Van Hollen and I have been pretty outspoken about the value of arms control between the U.S. and Russia over the years.

It is primarily window dressing and theater for European public to make----

Despite Russia's noncompliance, the Administration has continued to indicate that it will continue to uphold its end of the treaty.

We have been very clear that if we see any additional signs or signs that China is providing lethal aid to Ukraine, that we will respond strongly, primarily in the form of sanctions.

I do not see evidence currently and, for example, in China's peace plan, I think in many ways is almost laughable.

We cannot close our eyes or plug our ears when it comes to the threat the Chinese government poses.

I want to talk to you for just 1 minute, Secretary Blinken, about our investment in telling that story but also in making sure to push back against false narratives coming out of Beijing.

I am really worried about what we are seeing coming out of the House of Representatives right now in terms of its impact on other critical elements of our national security budget.

If we cut that budget we will not be able to meet our commitments.

If we cut that budget we will not be able to meet our commitments.

I want to talk to you for just 1 minute, Secretary Blinken, about our investment in telling that story but also in making sure to push back against false narratives coming out of Beijing.

We cannot close our eyes or plug our ears when it comes to the threat the Chinese government poses.

We lead China now in AI, we lead China now in semiconductors, and we have to continue to invest and maintain the lead.