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Year over year since 2015 , we have

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co-hosted this venue of like-minded ,

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amphibious leaders . It is an honor for

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us , the United States Marine Corps ,

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and for all gathered to be here in

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Manila , a gathering of senior Marine

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Corps , naval infantry , and military

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leaders literally from across the

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Indo-Pacific and as we heard when we

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started well beyond the Indo-Pacific .

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We are gathered not just as national

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representatives , but as members of a

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broader community . united by a common

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obligation to preserve peace and

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stability , not only within our region

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but globally . This symposium is far

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more than a routine engagement . It is

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a strategic necessity . No nation can

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stand alone . This is why we affirm

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without hesitation . We are stronger

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together . No one in the world can

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match the alliances and partnerships

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and the cohesion that is gathered in

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this room and representative of the

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Indo-Pacific Pacific amphibious leaders

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symposium . It's intended to highlight

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the critical role that our forces and

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our capabilities play in ensuring

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stability , ensuring prosperity and

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freedom of navigation in this dynamic

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region the Philippines . Located at the

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maritime crossroads of this region

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takes pride in co-hosting this

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distinguished gathering as we face

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future challenges . It has approached

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them with renewed purpose ,

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strengthened partnerships , and united

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resolve . Our shared professionalism

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brought us together for pals .

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Professionalism is the foundation of

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any elite organization , and Pals

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strives to build professional elite ,

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amphibious forces . The topics that you

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all covered in PAS this year reflect

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that goal . I appreciate your

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commitment to continuing bettering your

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amphibious skill set together ,

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becoming stronger together from the

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most dangerous sea to the most distant

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shore , we are all in this room ,

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deterrence and action .