I think being the U.S. ambassador of the United States to China gives me the portfolio to have influence with other ambassadors and other leaders around the world. I'm going to use that, if confirmed. The United States is positioned to cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with our African partners to strengthen America's strategic position on the continent to unlock economic prosperity across the continent. Your role as ambassador to China, as you just described, will be incredibly influential and highly consequential in curbing China's influence in regions critical to U.S. interests. (01:51–02:05)
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Asserts that the U.S. can build beneficial relationships in Africa to enhance its strategic and economic position.
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