Sen. Banks: Trump Holds “The Better Hand” in China and Iran Talks

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Larry Kudlow on Kudlow to discuss President Trump's trip to Beijing.

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Key Excerpts Below:

Sen. Banks: "…China has so much to lose in this regard and so many reasons to come to the table and try to bring the Iranians to a deal that accomplishes the end goal mission of what President Trump is trying to accomplish. No nuclear weapon ever for the Iranians, because we know that they will train that weapon on the United States, on Israel and our allies if they ever get it. It's in China's best interest to help us craft that kind of a deal. But I think President Trump is ready to go. Secretary of War Hegseth is the best Secretary of War, Secretary of Defense in the 10 years that I've been in Washington. These guys are serious. We're ready to go. We're not playing around. The Iranians know that…"

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Sen. Banks: "… President Trump knew all of this heading into these talks… President Trump has the better hand. We have the leverage, and it's time to use it. The Chinese always lie, steal, and cheat. They never keep up their end of the deal. President Trump's not going to let him get away with that anymore. That's why these talks are so significant. He's putting them on notice. Buy our soybeans. They come from Indiana. Buy our products. Open up your economy to American businesses. And let's move on in a way that puts American interests first. That's what President Trump is all about. That's what he's going to do. That's why he's there. And what's going on in Iran plays right into it."

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Sen Banks: "…If President Trump is for something, they're against it. President Trump and Vice President Vance are focused on cleaning up fraud, waste and abuse so the Democrats are pro-fraud, waste and abuse. It doesn't matter what the issue is, pick it. If President Trump is for it, Democrats are against it, even when it's in the best interest of our country…"

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