Panama Canal Statements
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“ We do not seek war with China. And war with China is certainly not inevitable. We do not seek it in any form,
Pete Hegseth,
Pentagon chief says U.S. could ‘revive’ Panama bases
“ We certainly understand that the Panama Canal is in Panama, and protecting Panamanian sovereignty from malign influence is important.
Pete Hegseth,
US recognizes Panama’s sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks
“ Which is why when President Trump says we're taking back the Panama Canal from Chinese influence that involves partnership with the United States and Panama,
Pete Hegseth,
US recognizes Panama’s sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks
“ We are helping to take back the Panama Canal from communist Chinese influence,
Pete Hegseth,
US recognizes Panama’s sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks
“ China’s military has too large of a presence in the Western Hemisphere,
Pete Hegseth,
Hegseth says China’s military presence in Western Hemisphere is ‘too…
“ Today, the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats...The United States of America will not allow communist China or any other country to threaten the canal's operation or integrity,
Pete Hegseth,
China Puts Spoke In The Wheel After US Calls Beijing A Threat To…
“ China's running the Panama Canal… it was not given to China… But they violated the agreement and we're going to take it back or something very powerful is going to happen,
Donald Trump,
Donald Trump on taking Panama Canal: ‘Something very powerful going to…
“ Together, we will take back the Panama Canal from China's influence,
Pete Hegseth,
‘US Will Take Back Panama Canal From Chinese Influence’: Pentagon…
“ I want to be very clear, China did not build this canal,
Pete Hegseth,
U.S. defense secretary says China poses threat to Panama Canal
“ Together, we (Panama and the US) will take back the Panama Canal from China's influence,
Pete Hegseth,
“We Will Take Back Panama Canal...”: Pentagon Chief Meets Panama…