Hilda Heine

"Prolonged and unseasonal droughts are hitting us real hard, and salt water is creeping into our freshwater lands. We are on the very front line of climate change. We are seeking the approval of our Parliament to declare a national climate crisis to spare no effort in mobilizing our response to this fight."

"We've all seen China's attempts to expand its territory and footprint, and this should be of great concern to democratic countries."