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U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. recently appeared on The Balance on Newsmax to discuss the infiltration of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the United States and the Biden Administration's stance on American agriculture. During the interview, Senator Marshall raised concerns about Chinese nationals buying U.S. farmland and the implications it has for national security.

Senator Marshall expressed his worries, stating, "And just like I'm concerned about the 37,000 Chinese nationals that are wandering around our country, I'm concerned that we're not keeping track of how much farmland the Chinese Communist Party is purchasing as well. Once again, Joe Biden's administration has failed. They're supposed to be keeping track of who's buying what. In many instances, they're buying farmland right next to military installations. But the farmland is just the tip of the iceberg."

The senator highlighted the broader issue of Chinese ownership in various sectors of the food chain, citing the example of Smithfield, a food processing company now owned by China. He pointed out that Smithfield processes 25% of the pork in the United States, which raises concerns about food security. Additionally, Senator Marshall raised the issue of intellectual property theft and the infiltration of Chinese interests in American research and development in universities.

Switching gears, Senator Marshall criticized the Biden Administration's approach to American agriculture, stating, "From day one, this administration declared war on American agriculture. This is one small piece of the puzzle. But based upon the amount of regulations that they've thrown at us, it's driven the cost of farming up, not to mention the high interest rates that farmers are very dependent upon, borrowing money to operate their land."

In conclusion, Senator Marshall expressed the urgency for change in the current administration's policies, emphasizing the need for support for American agriculture. He stated, "So those high interest rates have had an impact as well. American agriculture, for many reasons, can't wait for Donald Trump to become president again."

Senator Marshall's concerns shed light on the potential risks associated with Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland and the need for increased transparency and protection of national security interests. The interview serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a vigilant approach to foreign investments and safeguarding American agriculture.