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I firmly believe in sustainability practices when it comes to our commissaries and exchanges.

This is simply unacceptable to me, gentlemen, and I have long stated that all contracts out in Guam should be competitively awarded.

I raised the issue of the importance of China and other issues related to the Pacific area, and I think this should be highlighted and included.

In closing, I want to go on record to say that I agree with the gentlewoman from Florida that this oil spill is a tragedy. I will work very closely with our chairman, Mr. Nick Rahall, to ensure that the laws are changed to prevent such a…

Puerto Rico is ready for a plebiscite, and Congress should give it standing.

This is a matter of justice, and Congress should do more to ensure that they are made whole.

The people of the Virgin Islands continue their journey to enhance self-government.

The bill before us, H.R. 3538, would give the Secretary of Agriculture the authority to issue special use authorizations to owners of specific water storage, transport, or diversion facilities within these wilderness areas. The permits…

Well, Mr. Chairman, I feel we should correct that in some way.

Should we let energy development and siting go forward with no planning process in place while we wait for the Ocean Policy Task Force?

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And good afternoon, Dr. Lubchenco.

Do you think it is surprising that revenues generated by OCS energy development currently fund a variety of programs...

I want to thank both you, Mr. Secretary, and Mr. Chairman, for recognizing his talent.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman and Mr. Secretary.

It is a privilege to appear before you today on behalf of our community on Guam to share with you a few words of support for Tony Bahauta.

So on behalf of the people of Guam, I urge you to favorably report the nomination of Tony Babauta to full Senate with the recommendation that he has been confirmed without hesitation.

I commend President Obama for elevating this position to an Assistant Secretary.

I want to thank you all and to remind you that the hearing record will be open for 10 days.