We don't want to be first if it imperils us vis-a-vis our adversary, which is the Chinese Communist Party.
Pete Buttigieg: “We don't want to be first if it imperils us vis-a-vis our adversary, which is the Chinese Communist Party.”
On the recordMarch 24, 2021
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Buttigieg emphasizes the importance of prioritizing safety in competition with China.
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