Eni Faleomavaega: “Our Territory of the United States, American Samoa, needs some advice from this Subcommittee and from this Congress.”

I have always complained about the fact that we did not seem to pay attention to the Asia-Pacific Region from previous administrations.

I am here today as their voice in Congress to solicit your support in making sure our soldiers are provided the best equipment and training tools.

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

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