"I will also just indicate that for me the greatest vehicle for building the partnerships that are going to be necessary is to advance partnerships around technology."
"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."
"I actually share very much what Senator Risch said here."
"I also want to underscore this is a recommendation from Senator Coons."
"The challenges we have at the border, the challenges with fentanyl, just everyday Americans' concerns about the globe often are issues related to the Americas and political instability there."
"I think one of the reasons that China is addressing this issue is not just because we have asked but Congress has been deeply engaged as well."
"I found a country hungry for U.S. presence, and I found a country littered with debt trap infrastructure projects that they will never be able to pay back."
"I just got back from Laos and Vietnam where I was the first U.S. Senator to visit Laos in 15 years."
"In order for the United States to be seen as a credible, reliable partner and provide an alternate choice to the PRC..."
"I think you've got to get over a bunch of hurdles. You know, and I think compelling bio, helping in a state that's a key state, somebody who, you know, has a proven track record who will immediately h..."
"Kamala's got to have somebody that she feels comfortable with, can be in the room with her one on one, give her brutally candid advice, even to say, Madam President, I think you're going the wrong dir..."
"Don't do a pressure campaign. Don't get folks to lean in because you want Vice President Harris to pick the person that will most help her win."