Create more opportunities for more Americans to serve. But do not dismantle a program that has quietly strengthened American national security for generations. That's not a stronger defense. It is a weaker one. And Yet another example of how undervalued and misunderstood American soft power is by this administration. I urge my colleagues to reject this amendment and I reserve the balance of my time. Gentlewoman Reserves. Gentlewoman Reserves gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized. (03:36–03:43)
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Asserts that American soft power is undervalued and misunderstood by the current administration.
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