If they created a blockade in the Strait of Taiwan, for instance, that would have a devastating impact on our economy. 60% of international trade flows through the Strait of Taiwan. If they were to, under their control of the Panama Canal, block off US Access in some form or fashion, that would be devastating. So what he's talking about is very significant. It's very serious. You look at Greenland, you look at rare earth minerals, you look at missile defense, the threats posed by Russia and China, that is, that is significant as well. (19:15–19:26)
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Asserts that if China controlled the Panama Canal and blocked US access, it would be devastating.
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