Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

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Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the amendment I joined with Congressman Issa and Delegate Moylan in support of foreign military funding for the Philippines. Earlier this month, as cochair of the United States-Philippines Friendship Caucus, I had the opportunity to meet with the President of the Philippines, along with members from the Philippine House of Representatives, to discuss the important bilateral relationship between our two countries.

In these discussions, we emphasized our shared maritime vision of keeping peace and freedom, particularly in the South China Sea. As the gentleman from California has mentioned, we are pleased to see the Biden administration recognize this important relationship, particularly by enhancing the defense cooperation agreement. This would allow the United States and the Philippines to better address the shared challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this amendment.

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