Westerman Returns From Historic CODEL Demonstrating U.S. Strength in the Indo-Pacific and Countering CCP Influence

Statement

"Thanks to Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman for understanding how important the Pacific is to US national security. Organizing this congressional delegation to visit and meet and listen to people and leaders of the Freely Associated States is key to bringing Members of Congress up to speed on our nation's close relationships and alliances in this region. I also want to thank my congressional colleagues who gave their valuable time to this mission. I am convinced that my colleagues now have a much fuller understanding of the vast area -- from Mili Atoll in the east to Tobi Island in the west -- that's covered by these Compacts' renewals. Now, we must translate what we have learned and observed into action by renewing our Compacts with the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Their partnerships are vital to the US national security."

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