WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. national security
adviser said on Friday the U.S Coast Guard was basing Enhanced
Response Cutters in the western Pacific for maritime security
missions, citing illegal fishing and harassment of vessels by
China.
In a statement, Robert O'Brien also said the Coast Guard
planned to evaluate next fiscal year the feasibility of basing
Fast Response Cutters in American Samoa in the South Pacific.