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Marco Rubio: “It's my belief that the Communist Party of China isn't simply a competitor of the United States, but they're engaged in…”

On the recordNovember 29, 2021
It's my belief that the Communist Party of China isn't simply a competitor of the United States, but they're engaged in a zero-sum game that they seek to grow at our expense, and ultimately to displace us as the world's most powerful and influential nation in every realm.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio expresses concern about China's intentions to surpass the U.S. globally.

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