Political Quotes

I do look forward to discussing the challenges that are impeding amphibious training and the mitigations and long-term solutions to build and sustain readiness in the Marine Corps and the Navy.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And thank you to our witnesses for being here today. Gentlemen, the U.S. Marine Corps holds a special place in my heart and the hearts of the people of Guam.

We want to support your efforts to rebuild readiness and recovery from the budget uncertainty caused by sequestration and continuing resolutions.

The directive reflects the fact that locally hired staff have less turnover, especially in remote but very important national park units like Guam's War in the Pacific National Park.