I think it is a way of--strongly encouraging, countries to take steps that they need to take to improve the human rights picture.
Yes. In effect, putting them out of business entirely. That is exactly right.
This budget will help us push back on advancing authoritarianism and democratic backsliding by strengthening democracies worldwide.
I am deeply sensitive to the way this was perceived by our friends.
I would say the best description is hand-in-glove.
The budget will help us push back on advancing authoritarianism and democratic backsliding by strengthening democracies around the world.
We are expanding our presence in critical regions like the Indo-Pacific and we are leading unprecedented coalitions to confront aggression a...
Keeping our promises to those who served with us remains an unwavering priority.
Ninety-six percent of it is coming through ports of entry.
Be happy to do that.
I could not agree with you more. I think this is among the top, if not the top challenges that we face.