Therefore, the only way to preserve peace and freedom begins by comprehending democracy's greatest enemy and countering it effectively. Blissful ignorance is no longer an option. We cannot overlook the obvious signs in favor of near term economic gains. The world has reached a crossroads, one in which our inability to act will usher in a Chinese century. And that will have disastrous consequences. Mr. President, I yield the floor. (18:01–18:10)
CLAIM
Asserts that failure to act against China's rise will lead to a century dominated by China.
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