On the recordSeptember 28, 2023
I agree with the gentlewoman from the other side of the aisle. We should be countering China. If we are going to use USAID to do that, well, that is all well and good, too, but let's enumerate how we are actually going to use this money to counter China. What we are expected to believe is that they need this money, and we are going to counter China somewhere in Eastern Europe. Maybe we are, but let's make the case. What you are asking is the American people to borrow money from China to then somehow counter China and just give all these folks that are smarter than all the rest of us all the money, and I am sure they will figure it out. I don't know if you are keeping up with current events, but China is eating our lunch right now while we are spending all this money that we are borrowing from China. I think the case makes itself. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Perry). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
