Eni Faleomavaega: “I just want to thank both of our colleagues for their most eloquent statements, Mr. Cooper and Mr. Broun.”

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and certainly want to thank him for his most eloquent statements towards me. I feel a little embarrassed by it, but I do want to thank him. I do want to note, also, that it has been my honor to have…

Reaffirming the peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in the South China Sea and the East China Sea.

We have shared goals and objectives, and we like to see that not only do we have shared goals and objectives, but that we work closely together in achieving those goals.

I just want to personally thank you again, Mr. Chairman, for your leadership in having this hearing today.