Bill Keating actually said...

"We must take steps to ensure that we are fully prepared should this aggression escalate in the Arctic."

"Clear expectations and proactive engagement in the region can allow for lowering of political temperatures and reduce the likelihood for future armed conflicts."

"the United States must remain committed to bolstering military and scientific capabilities in the Arctic as the region takes greater focus on the world stage."

"I applaud the Biden Administration's budget request, which would increase our funding for Latin America and the Caribbean by over 15 percent to the highest level in more than a decade."