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On the recordFebruary 4, 2026
if my Republican colleagues really cared about stopping China's dominance, they would vote for the motion to recommit.
Said by
Teresa Leger Fernandez
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Addressing concerns about China's dominance during a debate.

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