They affect every single part of how our economy runs, from computers and cars that we use daily to the defense technology and weapons systems that protect our nation. The CCP knows this, and they've spent decades securing control over global critical mineral supply chains as part of their broader civil military fusion strategy to threaten our economic security. Tell me a little bit about how you see China's dominance over critical minerals affecting America's economic interests and national security interests. We allowed it to happen, Senator. (04:00–04:14)
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Asserts that China has strategically controlled critical mineral supply chains to threaten U.S. economic security.
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