Political Quotes

“I got to tell you that there is no doubt in my mind that the importance of the Defense Production Act is undeniable and specificity is a necessary component for us to have our oversight, and that is why this administration--unlike the last administration--has committed to making sure that we understand how the resources in the DPA will be spent. We have that commitment on a quarterly basis to receive the necessary information so that we understand, with great clarity and transparency, how the dollars within the DPA will be spent. But here is what we also know, that we remain reliant on China for critical minerals. Here is what we know, that the United States of America, the 'City on the Hill,' remains dependent on foreign powers for our necessary resources. We are not self-reliant in areas that matter the most to the American people and, frankly, to America's future. Now, you can think of this as just hyperbole, but the fact of the matter is clear when you look back to recent issues like COVID and PPE. We were begging China to help the American people. We were begging China for medicine, masks. We cannot allow this great Nation to be dependent on other nations. We must become more self-reliant.”