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

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

The United States will not walk away from its historic relations with our FAS partners.

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…

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.

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

The United States must continue to engage in the historic relations with the U.S. territories or its FAS partners.

It is very much appreciated, very much needed.

I am reintroducing my legislation to formally apologize for the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Marshall Islands.

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