05/09/2023
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"I have been intrigued by the fact that the Chinese have been modestly successful in these policing agreements that they have entered into with some of the countries."
"I passed the Secure Embassy Construction and Counterterrorism Act--I assume you are familiar with that--and it was in 2022, and it provides State with much needed flexibilities to stand up our oversea..."
"Further, our security partnership with these states are critical."
"Through these compacts we partner with them to advance economic prosperity, provide for U.S. military veterans from these nations, provide cooperation in areas of law enforcement and judicial training..."