This resource tracked statements, developments, visits, and other interactions in US-Indo-Pacific relations under the President Trump administration. Special focus was given to the comments and activities of President Donald J. Trump; Vice President Mike Pence; United States Trade Representative Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer; Secretary of State Mike Pompeo; Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, Jr.; former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson; former Secretary of Defense James Mattis; and former Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper.
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Remarks by President Trump at Arrival of Americans Detained in North Korea
"We want to thank Kim Jong-un, who really was excellent to these three incredible people [Americans detained in North Korea]. They are really three incredible people. And the fact that we were able to get them out so soon was really a tribute to a lot of things, including a certain process that’s taking place right now. And that process is very important. [...] We very much appreciate that he [North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un] allowed them [Americans detained in North Korea] to go…
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Secretary Mattis Testimony during Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request - China
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Secretary Mattis Testimony at Defense Department Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request - Indo-Pacific
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Secretary Mattis Testimony at Defense Department Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request - North and South Korea
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Secretary Mattis Testimony During Defense Department Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request - North Korea
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President Trump's Call with South Korean President Moon
"President Donald J. Trump spoke today [May 9, 2018] with President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea to discuss Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to North Korea. The two leaders welcomed North Korea’s decision to release three American detainees, and expressed hope for joyful family reunions. President Trump noted he is looking forward to welcoming President Moon back to the White House on May 22."
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Remarks by President Trump at a Roundtable Discussion on Tax Reform - North Korea Summit
"We’re doing very well on, as you know, North Korea. We’ll see what happens. But we have a meeting set up. We have the location all done. We have the time and place all finished now. We have the date. And so I think that will be something very special."