Antony Blinken actually said...

"That is an enormous return on our investment and essential for competing with China around the world."

"Our investment abroad does not come at the expense of our strength at home. Far from it."

"The People's Republic of China is pursuing military, economic, and geopolitical preeminence, challenging our vision for a free, open, secure, and prosperous international order."

"We can use these instruments to facilitate the private sector playing the role."