listening to the Pacific Island countries about climate change, even if it is just listening, along with the other issues, I think that does go a long way.

the way that this renewal has been framed, where this kind of $700 million of undivided money that is not really dedicated to nuclear, there is no apology, is, I think, perceived as a lack of respect for what they have had to go through.

One of most important tools that the United States has in supporting democracy and good governance while denying China the ability to project strategic power throughout the vast Pacific region.

Expeditious action on the Compacts by this Committee and others is essential.

The Compacts of Free Association provide a framework for a relationship, but that is the formal side.

The United States' ability to deliver on its duty to the Freely Associated States and the U.S. territories of the Pacific is directly related to the prevention of the People's Republic of China's Government's further encroachment in the…

I associate myself with the comments that you made in your opening comments, as well as Chairman Westerman.

the Pacific Islands have identified climate change as an urgent concern for their security and their overall development.

The whole world is watching what we do, and our adversaries are going to challenge us on our commitments.

The COFA agreements are a symbol of democracy, good governance, transparency, and the rule of law.

That is why it is so important to remember that our relationship with the Freely Associated States and the U.S.