WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet: * * * U.S. Partnership with the Republic of the Marshall Islands The United States reaffirms its enduring partnership with the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), grounded in shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to regional security and prosperity. Under the Compact of Free Association (COFA), this partnership includes robust defense cooperation, granting the United States exclusive access to def  more