Gregory Meeks: “This discussion is pivotal to how the United States undertakes a strategic competition with China.”

Republicans can't keep ducking this — it's time they show whether they support the economic pain Trump is inflicting on their constituents.

That is why I support this bill. That is one of the main reasons why I am here in the United States Congress. Strengthening our capital markets is not about helping the big guys. It is about improving the financial security of working…

It is explicit in the agreement that our sovereignty is not threatened, so this is duplicative, and that is why I oppose it. Mr. Chairman, I have no further speakers. I yield back the balance of my time.

Trump and Vance’s outburst did nothing to advance America’s interests.