They also want to be respected as sovereigns.

It is a very critical hearing on a very critical region, and I appreciate your various comments on our Pacific Islands Caucus.

I would like you to talk through how, attitudinally, we are shifting, and not just throwing another, say, $80 million at the problem.

I would like to be reassured that we are moving forward.

One of my proudest achievements, in partnership with President Obama's administration, is the establishment of Papahanaumokuakea Marine Monument.

Buy American has been the law of the land since 1933, but for far too long, past Administrations have found a way to get around it. Not anymore.

I welcome the budget's focus on democracy and human rights, and particularly robust funding for promoting press freedom.

Throughput capacity problem?

I think there are some cases, Kiribati is a good example where they really might vanish.

The administration needs to reconsider its decision not to pursue market access in IPEF or other trade arrangements.

It seems to me in far-flung, places you can really provide high quality care for a lower cost.

I do agree with your statement.

It seems to me in far-flung, places you can really provide high quality care for a lower cost.

I welcome the budget's focus on democracy and human rights, and particularly robust funding for promoting press freedom.

this is a really important issue for our economy, and it is also a really important challenge that we have in our relationship with Mexico

We see that women, communities of color, and also non-college-educated White men have not benefited from our trade policies.

this administration is writing a new story on trade, one that puts working families first and reflects more voices across the American economy.

Our trade policy is strongest when the administration and Congress work together.