So we've served surge troops to our southern border and we'll have 100% operational control of their soon enough. We spent two decades patrolling other borders. It's time to prioritize the defense of our own. We're also increasing security in the Western hemisphere, taking back the Panama Canal from malign Chinese influence. It is key terrain. After all. China did not build that canal, we did. And we will not allow China to weaponize it or control it. (16:38–16:46)
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Asserts that the U.S. is increasing security in the Western hemisphere and taking back the Panama Canal from Chinese influence.
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