Gavin Newsom: “I really applaud those efforts, particularly with Japan and…”

“But let's just talk about the practical. I mean, because you've, I mean you've, you've experienced firsthand up close our, our efforts, particularly during the Biden administration. I really applaud those efforts, particularly with Japan and Korea in relationship to China. You were very vocal, very vocal, more than any ambassador, which took some courage, I thought, against China. You, you've seen this sort of geopolitical shuffle.” (18:58–19:04)

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