尽管最近援助削减, 帕劳总统仍然对美国在太平洋的支持充满希望。 Palau's president remains hopeful about U.S. support in the Pacific despite recent aid cuts.

帕劳总统小苏兰热尔·维普斯(Surangel Whipps Jr)仍然乐观地认为,尽管美援署最近削减了经费,但美国仍继续关注太平洋地区,这短暂地影响了帕劳对海底电缆和气候变化等项目的援助。 Palau's President, Surangel Whipps Jr., remains optimistic about the US's continued focus on the Pacific region despite recent cuts to USAID, which briefly affected Palau's aid for projects like submarine cables and climate change. 帕劳是一个拥有17 000人口的美国盟友,在美援署削减工作人员之前得到了援助。 Palau, a US ally with a population of 17,000, received aid before USAID staff cuts. Whipps认为,美国强有力的存在对于帕劳防御海平面上升等威胁至关重要。 Whipps believes a strong US presence is crucial for Palau's defense against threats like rising sea levels.