Joseph Yun: “I think we see the presence and influence of China on a daily basis.”

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

We respect Vietnam's independence and sovereignty, and we believe that allowing all of Vietnamese people to have a voice in determining their future is critical to achieving their full potential.

To reach a clear outcome on denuclearization, there should be a corresponding clarity on security assurances.

I was one of the strongest advocates for passage of permanent normal trade relations because I believe that our further engaging with China in trade and opening up more and more doors for China to do business with the United States was a…