… for the 21st century not just access to these minerals, but the ability to process and refine them, to be usable goods, is critical to the future for prosperity. And Countries that are able to do that, are going to be able to find economic independence and are going to be able to find themselves at the center of innovation in the 21st century and those who lag behind are going to suffer for it. We are going to be able to work together to make sure that both of our countries, both of our economies are going to have reliable access to these critical … (03:35–03:47)
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Asserts that countries with access to critical minerals will find economic independence and lead in innovation.
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