And then evaluating whether these funds have an impact is essentially optional. Is astounding to me in the sense that Last year, 2023 foreign assistance government, state and USAID combined spent $56 billion. for $56 billion while China's out doing hard things. They're not doing DEI initiatives, I guarantee you they are not. And climate issues, they're not doing any of that stuff. (05:06–05:14)
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