Original sentence: However, this delayed Palau's independence as it also wanted a Compact of Free Association with the United States, which the U.In 1981, Palau voted for the world's first nuclear-free constitution.Palauan independence was finally achieved after the anti-nuclear clause was repealed.would not agree to as long as the anti-nuclear clause was in place; thus the United Nations delayed terminating the U
Edited sentence: In 1981, Palau voted for the world's first nuclear free constitution which was given up after heavy US pressure for a "Compact of Free Association" a 15 year aid package which swaps US military access for Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs)