Westerman Returns From Historic CODEL Demonstrating U.S. Strength in the Indo-Pacific and Countering CCP Influence
Statement
Issues: Defense
"I was pleased to show my support for the strategic value of the Pacific partners in protecting U.S. interests in the Pacific alongside my House Natural Resources Committee colleagues. Our presence in the U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States ensures the prevention of unlicensed fishing, protection of natural resources, and emergency response in the region. As a beacon for democracy and an important counter to Beijing, the U.S. cannot afford to waver on its support for our Pacific Island territories."
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