the United States has long been a Pacific power and I think it is critical that we continue to strengthen our existing alliances with Australia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and we help these partners also strengthen their relationships to each other.
Editor's note · Context
Emphasizing the importance of U.S. alliances in the Asia-Pacific region.
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