"The post-Cold War world is over, and there is an intense competition underway to determine what comes next."
"As a parent, I send my children to school each day to learn how to read, how to write, how to do math--in short, I want them to learn critical skills for their future."
"I don't understand why this company is allowed to operate as long as it's owned."
"For two decades after the end of the Cold War, our country, the United States, was the world's sole superpower."
"We must resolve this issue soon."
"The challenges we face are more varied and dynamic than ever and clearly you all have your hands full."
"What is preventing the other agencies from reaching the same assessment?"
"this is a substantial national security threat for the country, of a kind that we didn't face in the past."
"Could they use TikTok to drive narratives, like to divide Americans against each other?"
"We must remain vigilant and proactive in our response."
"I would imagine that it's probably one of the most valuable surveillance tools on the planet."