Arnold Palacios: “The United States needs to take every possible action to ensure that these values remain a part of our lives, no matter…”

The economic aid provided in the Compacts of Free Association is a crucial element in America's security architecture in the Pacific.

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.

This would require a collective approach at examining our infrastructure, strategically investing in our island--the needs of the civilian population in Guam, while reaping the added benefit of equipping the best warfighters in the world.

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