China's influence cannot control our own backyard, especially a critical waterway, key terrain like the Panama canal. You mentioned 40% of ships are US ships, 75% are going to or from a port. So We were able to secure two historic agreements, one with the Panama Canal Authority that our ships, our military vessels and auxiliary vessels will travel first and free through that Panama Canal. And then we also signed a memorandum of understanding with the defense secretary over there and the president that established a robust and growing U.S. presence. Right. (02:16–02:28)
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Asserts that the U.S. secured agreements for military vessels to travel first and free through the Panama Canal.
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