2023 Governor's State of the State speeches: on Foreign Policy


Kristi Noem: Chinese Communist Party is our greatest external challenge

Perhaps the greatest external challenge facing the United States is the Chinese Communist Party. They are using a popular app called TikTok to gather data. It's possible they could be using the app to gather users' keystrokes--which means the Chinese Communist Party could have access to the financial information of tens of millions of Americans. This is an unacceptable security threat coming from a nation that hates America. I signed an executive order banning TikTok for state government.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the S.D. legislature Jan 10, 2023

Kristi Noem: Can't allow Chinese interests to purchase South Dakota land

We all saw what happened to our neighbors to the north--where a Chinese affiliate purchased land near critical infrastructure to our nation's security--we cannot allow that to happen here. We cannot allow Chinese interests to purchase any South Dakota ag land, much less land near any military base or critical state infrastructure. South Dakota will set the example here, too. Other states are already looking at our legislation with plans to replicate it.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the S.D. legislature Jan 10, 2023

Phil Murphy: New Jersey proudly stands with the people of Ukraine

The last time we were together here was just days after Russia's malicious invasion of Ukraine. For more than ten-plus months, the bravery and strength of the people of Ukraine in fighting back against Russia's barbaric aggression has been nothing short of inspiring. I restate that New Jersey proudly stands with the freedom-loving people of Ukraine in this moment of crisis and will do so for however long it takes. May God be with the free People of Ukraine. Slava Ukraini!
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the N.J. legislature Jan 10, 2023

Kevin Stitt: We will protect Oklahoma from the Communist Party of China

Let me be very clear on this point: As long as I am governor, we will protect Oklahoma from the Communist Party of China and we will not allow foreign nationals to purchase farmland in the state of Oklahoma.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Oklahoma legislature Feb 6, 2023

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