Adam Smith actually said...

They are looking to export an ideology, an authoritarian ideology, and they are also looking to diminish our influence in the world.

Smith warns about China's efforts to spread authoritarianism and reduce U.S. global influence.

03/09/2021

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I think it is incredibly important that the United States stay present in the Indo-Pacific region.

China is, without question, the largest national security challenge and competitor that we have in the world today.

I believe passionately in representative democracy. I think it works. I think it is the best system of government going.

It will take strategic patience and it will take continued U.S. engagement.