07/26/2023
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"We urge this Committee and the full House to pass this legislation in the most expeditious manner possible."
"the national security, not only of the United States, but of the globe, depends on our ability to address issues in the South Pacific."
"we have until September 30 to get these Compacts done."
"Maintaining strong relationships with the Freely Associated States is essential to countering this influence and to maintaining peace and economic stability abroad and at home."