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We do not have any free trade agreements being promoted in the region. We have a behemoth of an economic challenge with China in this region.

For the record, Mr. Secretary, since my time has expired would you respond to that question for me, what are we doing to get the Solomon Islands to be aligned with us, particularly in our security partnership with Australia?

Finally, Secretary Ratner, in March 2022 the Solomon Islands and China signed a security agreement ostensibly aiming in part to address, quote, ``internal threats'' including protecting Chinese owned businesses in the country.

It is undeniable that it has reestablished the United States' position as a reliable global partner.