Joseph Yun: “My constituents also believe that the Compact Impact funding is critical to ensuring host regions can adequately address…”

I would say that it was very much in United States' interest to preserve section 177, and we did that in the agreement.

The dynamics in Congress, however, make it unlikely we will have any second opportunity to renew your Compact if we delay.

We will not give China an opening to gain influence or strategic advantage in this area.

I think we see the presence and influence of China on a daily basis.