Eni Faleomavaega: “You cannot, in my opinion, turn off that political relationship when it is convenient to your argument.”

I just want to personally thank you again, Mr. Chairman, for your leadership in having this hearing today.

It took American democracy over 200 years to develop where we are now.

We have shared goals and objectives, and we like to see that not only do we have shared goals and objectives, but that we work closely together in achieving those goals.

Until Delegates here have votes on the Floor, this problem is going to continue to remain because agencies do not have responsibilities to Delegates in the territories.