Acting Assistant Secretary for East Asia and the Pacific Susan Thornton was in Samoa as the head of the U.S. Delegation to the 2017 Pacific Islands Forum. She was interviewed by Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson, who has worked for more than 15 years as a journalist, media trainer and communications specialist in environment and development issues. They discussed U.S. engagement in the Pacific and issues affecting the region, from the environment to security. #PIF2017 U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of State: Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs