It is important that we, as a country, recognize that when we exclude parts of our society we are actively undermining the social, political, and economic potential of our country.

We find discriminatory practices of contracting authorities trying to bundle contracts to make it impossible for minority businesses to have a fair chance at a prime contract.

Racial discrimination has plagued our country since its inception.

discrimination against minority and women business owners is as despicable as it is pervasive.

We need to engage all of the talent we have in our community for the full strength of America.

Four years ago America's alliances were in tatters, especially in the Indo-Pacific.

Only 4 years later, our alliances have never been stronger.

Our alliances in the region do not just reassure nations who live in Beijing's shadows; they also pay off for the American people.

The tremendous progress is thanks to the hard work of the Biden administration.

We should not have to choose between addressing the climate crisis or helping vulnerable communities adapt.

We cannot achieve these objectives without addressing the root causes of poor governance, including pervasive and systemic corruption.