I'm very much aware of the fact that, yes, we do have a lot of federal funds that come here in the territory. And I'm -- I make no excuses. This is the American taxpayers' money. The public is entitled to know how this money should have been spent, or should be spending.
Faleomavaega acknowledges the federal funds received by American Samoa and emphasizes the public's right to know how that money is spent.
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