I certainly think that somebody who grew up in the United States of America, who benefited from our education system, from the freedoms and liberties that make this country a great place, I would hope that they want to compete with the United States of America.
On the recordFebruary 17, 2026
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Vance discusses Eileen Gu's representation in the Olympics.
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