They have vassal states. We have allies that have fought with us and will continue to fight with us. But not if we abandon Taiwan, Ukraine and NATO. When this President even discusses military action against any NATO country, we are making China stronger. When we treat our partners as secondary partners and allies instead of friends, we are making China stronger. If we create a vacuum by undermining our friends, China will fill it. (08:04–08:09)
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Asserts that discussing military action against NATO countries strengthens China.
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