Bill Hagerty said "Despite the importance of the Panama Canal to United States national security and our economic security, the trends that I see in Panama are deeply concerning." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 11, 2022

Despite the importance of the Panama Canal to United States national security and our economic security, the trends that I see in Panama are deeply concerning.

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Bill Hagerty

Republican · Tennessee

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Editor's note · Context

Hagerty expresses concern over Chinese influence in Panama affecting U.S. security.

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