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On the recordJuly 30, 2024
But we need to do more, and we have to contest China's actions not only in terms of their forward basing strategy but their desire to go after Africa's rare earths that will be critical for our industrial and technological capabilities.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine stresses the need to counter China's influence in Africa.

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