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

Statement

Date: Sept. 5, 2023
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: Defense

"We are deciding right now whether the 21st century is going to be an American century or a Communist Chinese century, and the Natural Resources Committee is ensuring that American strength leads the way. By strengthening and maintaining our friendships with the Pacific Islands, U.S. territories, and Freely Associated States, we can curtail Communist Chinese aggression around the world."


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