I appreciate the Department's continued commitment of significant funding for the realignment of Marines from Okinawa to Guam.

The FY 13 NDAA under section 2832 requires the Department of Defense to meet 4 requirements in order to fully spend Government of Japan funds.

I want to thank you for your leadership and proactive approach with respect to the current North Korean threats.

I certainly didn't think it would be under these circumstances.

The reductions already made to military forces and those requested of DOD in the coming years simply do not draw a parallel to the current threats facing our Nation.

Well, General and Secretary, I would respectfully request that we have something there permanently.

I am a very strong proponent of the program and I value strong state relationships such as the one between Guam and the Philippines.

The U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands have become increasingly affected by the drug trade.

The education center under the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall would be a fitting testament to the soldiers who have given their lives to protect our country.

Donors normally like to be recognized. Sometimes there are cases where they do not want to be recognized.

I stand firm in recognizing the commitments and the sacrifices made by our soldiers.

I found it very ironic that despite BRAC rounds on Guam, the Department of Navy continues to seek private or Government of Guam land to meet training requirements on the island.

Given that BRAC 2005 ended up costing more and saving less than expected, I remain skeptical about the value of a new BRAC round at this juncture.

These bad actors unnecessarily compete with legally captured seafood from American fishermen.

I am committed, however, to finding the right balance with economic impact to our local fishermen.

Our fishermen are being cheated across this country. Catch that rightfully belongs to law-abiding citizens is taken by vessels from foreign countries that illegally enter our waters and fish.

Well, the heart of the Magnuson-Stevens Act is to protect our fisheries.

I do hope that PACOM continues to prioritize our investments and realignments in the Pacific.