Arnold Palacios

Stability in the Pacific is key to national and global security.

I urge Congress to support initiatives that reinforce America's position as a strong and trusted partner in the Pacific.

It is in the interest of national and global security for the U.S. Government to protect and fortify the Pacific territories and allies in the Freely Associated States against the growing threat of Chinese Communist Party.

America's security architecture in the Pacific is not only founded in military defense, but also in the pillars of economic, social, and political stability in the region.

Recognizing the strategic importance of America's territories and allies in Micronesia, the CCP moves aggressively to fill perceived voids in America's assistance.

Help us. Help us help ourselves so we can be stronger partners in bolstering national security and ensuring that the Pacific remains a haven of peace, prosperity, and freedom.

I have the honor of serving first and foremost my own people in my family's true homeland where my father was elected and served with both great dedication and success as governor.

We can learn from Governor Palacios how PRC uses illegal influence in a democracy to corrupt and destroy democracy.

Imagine a world where China decides to cut off the US from their exports--this would leave us and our allies in the Pacific in limbo.

Utilizing the deepest port in the West Pacific right here on Guam, would not only strengthen the American supply chain but create American jobs boosting the American economy.

History cannot repeat itself. In other words, Guam should never be the focal point of a violent and brutal conflict in the Pacific.