Mazie Hirono actually said...

Would the Department consider economic expansion to CNMI a threat to security in the Pacific region?

In July I introduced a bipartisan bill that would include the Philippines in the group of allied nations eligible for expedited consideratio...

I've also recently met with businessmen from the CNMI, who discussed concerns with Chinese economic expansion in their territory.

Does the Department share my concerns, which echo those of President Remengesau, about China's expansion into this region?