But the administration insists that US Is stronger than ever and that these cuts will not impede America's ability to have that influence. What's your take on that? A friend of a friend was working in Fiji and was abruptly pulled. And two weeks later, China came in not to do a similar program, but to literally take over the program. And that is happening absolutely everywhere. And I don't know how much money we saved, maybe nothing by flying this person home, possibly pay them while they're furloughed. (11:48–12:05)
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Asserts that China is taking over programs in places where the U.S. withdraws.
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