Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"Palau has stood with the U.S. on key U.N votes despite pressure and entreaties of other nations."

"the offsets proposed today are not new, and I don't believe that they have the support needed to move this bill forward."

"Palau will faithfully honor all of its obligations and responsibilities under the Compact of Free Association."

"Palau is one of the United States' closest and most reliable allies."