Political Quotes

“I rise today in solemn remembrance to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Guam, a day of profound meaning to all who call our island home. On July 21, 1944, the United States Armed Forces arrived on the shores of Guam to liberate our island from nearly 3 years of brutal imperial Japanese occupation during World War II. They courageously fought to reclaim our home and restore the promise of freedom. Some endured unbearable suffering. Some gave their lives. Some still carry the scars of those dark and painful years. We honor them all. Through years marked with immense loss, families were torn apart, villages destroyed, and our language and our culture silenced. Yet, Guam's Greatest Generation never gave in. They held on to hope, faith, and one another. That quiet resilience, rooted in the community, is what carried them through. To our survivors, veterans, and every person who carries this history in their hearts: 'God bless and thank you'; 'Si Yu'us ma'ase.' 'Long Live Guam'; 'Biba Guam.' 'Long Live liberation day'; 'Biba Liberation Day.'”