In an instance of the Panama Canal, that's key terrain, a choke point built by Americans that ought have our focus. And The point of that trip was to partner with Panamanians and take back the Panama Canal from Chinese influence, a strategic prerogative. The President has pointed out that special operations plays a large role in so soft week helps us build these generational relationships and they are needed. Our adversaries are working together as well. (26:45–26:53)
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Claims a strategic effort to counter Chinese influence in the Panama Canal.
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