His remarks reflect a broader debate over military readiness, accountability and the direction of US Foreign policy. If you find this kind of breakdown helpful, make sure to subscribe for more coverage and analysis. The war in Ukraine is the greatest deterrent we have with China and Russia. And our greatest weakness, if we lose it, and that's the war in Ukraine, if we fail to support Ukraine and Ukraine loses, that's a green light for China. (02:52–03:03)
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Asserts that supporting Ukraine is crucial for deterring China and Russia.
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