I'm also a big proponent in peace around the world. You know, we continue in my lifetime. We've seen wars ravage. We see the instability right now in the Middle east and in Eastern Europe. We have to be strong as a country economically and militarily. We need to prevent these wars. We need to de escalate and get back to peace and get back to business and prosperity. Well, part of peace and prosperity abroad has to do with global competition. (06:52–06:56)
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