Joseph Yun: “The dynamics in Congress, however, make it unlikely we will have any second opportunity to renew your Compact if we…”

We will not give China an opening to gain influence or strategic advantage in this area.

I think the worst thing is the credibility of the United States would be very badly damaged.

The Compacts are at the core of the U.S. commitment to advancing a Pacific that is free and open.

We also believe that we have an ongoing moral and political responsibility because radiation continues and resettlement continues.