Antony Blinken actually said...

We also see this democratic backsliding particularly in the Sahel, and that is where we have had these recent coups.

I applaud you for what you did with that, for the leadership on that. It has made a big difference.

We will make, as we have, other arrangements in other places to make sure that we can conduct the necessary missions to ensure our security.

The need for U.S. global leadership--and cooperation with allies and partners--has never been greater.