"It is common knowledge, of course, that there is slave labor involved in the solar industry through China, and people are concerned about that."
"The flexibility is extremely important because each different circumstance would require different consultation."
"I put a hold on opening the office in Brazil because it was solely focused on climate, and I wanted a broader aperture than just climate."
"The United States cannot compromise its values to achieve messaging-related climate objectives."
"There is no place for slave labor in any DFC supported projects."
"U.S. taxpayers should not be subsidizing rich countries who have the money to pay their own policy priorities."
"There is nothing more nonpartisan and bipartisan than the national interests and the national security of the United States of America."
"Thank you very much. I want to talk a little bit about the balancing act that you have, and I understand it is a balancing act."
"It is the United States interest to promote economic freedom, which lifts hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and achieves shared prosperity."
"The DFC cannot save the world on its own."
"The ongoing instability in Europe and Eurasia has made clear the need for a strong U.S. policy on the Caucasus."