; Whereas Secretary Pompeo also noted that Gulf unity was essential for a planned Middle East Strategic Alliance (MESA) that would also include Jordan and Egypt ; Whereas a key component of the United States military strategy in the Gulf is the maintenance of a United States military presence in the region with United States Armed Forces stationed at various Gulf state facilities that the United States has access to, in accordance with Defense Cooperation Agreements between the United States and these countries; Whereas Al-Udeid Air Base has allowed the United States to use strategic assets to counter ISIS, command and control United States air power in the region, and conduct missions integral to addressing conflicts in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and over 15 other nations; Whereas, on January 14, 2019, Secretary Pompeo signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatar regarding the expansion and renovation of Al-Udeid Air Base, which hosts the forward headquarters of the United States military’s Central Command and some 10,000 American troops; Whereas the ability of ISIS and other terrorist groups to maintain influence in the Gulf runs counter to the national security objectives of the United States, the GCC, and the entire region; Whereas the President of the United States has recognized the importance of regional cooperation and a united GCC to mitigate regional threats and ensure the region’s economic prosperity, counter Iranian destabilizing activities, and defeat terrorists and extremists; Whereas, on April 23, 2017, United States Ambassador to Kuwait Lawrence Silverman stated that President Trump was eager to find a quick and final solution to the Gulf crisis, and Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Khaled al-Jarallah said, Kuwait and the Gulf countries were determined to solve the crisis ; Whereas the Government of Kuwait has led GCC efforts to resolve the crisis and has historically called for regional solidarity and diplomatic solutions to regional conflicts