Antony Blinken actually said...

"I think we are seeing in China's commercial diplomacy clear strategic intent that goes beyond the simple commercial proposition."

"It has to be and if I have anything to say about it, it will be a nonpartisan institution that is seeking only to advance the national interest."

"So we have a national interest in helping and in doing our part to make sure that as the vaccine becomes available we help get it out there as quickly and as effectively as we can."

"It is inconceivable to think of Syria being stable with Assad as its leader. He has forfeited his legitimacy."