Eni Faleomavaega: “Quoting also from the words of Confucius, there are many acquaintances but very few friends, and I believe we are one of…”

I have always complained about the fact that we did not seem to pay attention to the Asia-Pacific Region from previous administrations.

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.

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

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and certainly want to thank him for his most eloquent statements towards me. I feel a little embarrassed by it, but I do want to thank him. I do want to note, also, that it has been my honor to have…