Political Quotes

“I rise to support the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act and to also thank the chairman, the minority leader, and my House Armed Services Committee colleagues for crafting a bill with the people of Guam in mind. The bill advances a package of legislation addressing the War Department's special relationship with Guam's economy, provisions allowing the Department to more aggressively hire Guam locals and work more effectively with island businesses included. The bill also generates over $1 billion of economic activity for Guam and makes good on the Pentagon's responsibility to invest in the island's infrastructure. In addition to pro-affordability policies, the NDAA addresses my constituents' environmental concerns and keeps Guam in position to lead the way for the Nation as the Golden Dome is built out.”