Eni Faleomavaega: “The question that we have now that we have to answer, is Palau relevant to our overall strategic and military interest…”

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…

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

It took American democracy over 200 years to develop where we are now.

We think that the United States, that American companies will bring a tremendous amount of technology and support to be able to help that.