Marco Rubio actually said...

"Whether we want it or not, the United States is currently engaged in a great power competition with the Chinese Communist Party."

"When I hear people talk about we need to care more about the Western Hemisphere, it is reminiscent of, like they say, you also need to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables."

"The United States will counter the threat posed by the CCP by standing by our allies and partners against PRC intimidation."

"We are concerned about the fact that the Kyrgyz Republic has a large debt burden to China."