The island of Guam is very proud of the close relationship that we share between Anderson Air Force Base and our local community.

Instability in this region will have a direct and immediate effect for our entire Nation.

Well, General and Secretary, I would respectfully request that we have something there permanently.

I certainly didn't think it would be under these circumstances.

The FY 13 NDAA under section 2832 requires the Department of Defense to meet 4 requirements in order to fully spend Government of Japan funds.

I want to thank you for your leadership and proactive approach with respect to the current North Korean threats.

The reductions already made to military forces and those requested of DOD in the coming years simply do not draw a parallel to the current threats facing our Nation.

I appreciate the Department's continued commitment of significant funding for the realignment of Marines from Okinawa to Guam.

The U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands have become increasingly affected by the drug trade.

I am a very strong proponent of the program and I value strong state relationships such as the one between Guam and the Philippines.

I found it very ironic that despite BRAC rounds on Guam, the Department of Navy continues to seek private or Government of Guam land to meet training requirements on the island.