Statement From Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi on Recent AUKUS Announcement Outlining Next Steps

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, made the following statement regarding the recent trilateral announcement about critical next steps on the AUKUS Agreement between the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.

“Maintaining security and stability across Asia and the Pacific region requires partners, and the AUKUS partnership will ensure that the U.S. and our allies lead the way in keeping the peace for years to come," said Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi. "I commend President Biden for spearheading this effort and demonstrating the power of American values in being a leading voice in the world. The trilateral effort with the UK and Australia is just one example among many of the U.S. working with our partners to secure our common values and shared prosperity, and we look forward to working with the Administration to explore ways to continue strengthening American leadership abroad.”

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