Political Quotes

“On September 11, 2001, I was acting Governor of Guam. I will remember that day forever. Even though the terrorist attacks occurred thousands of miles away, the people of Guam heard the call to service in defense of our Nation. The 44th Aerial Port Squadron of Guam mobilized to the Middle East and the 368th Military Police Company of Guam has been deployed to Okinawa and mainland Japan. Our first responders, the National Guard, the Reserves and the active duty military are defending this Nation against those that attack innocent civilians. Our troops are forgoing their families and, in some cases, their livelihoods to combat this threat. So I want to thank them very much for carrying the burden of separation and living with the fear of loss of their loved ones in service of our great Nation. This is a war that cannot be won by force of arms alone, but by the unity and strength of purpose of our Nation. That strength of purpose shines bright in our servicemen and women and they will deliver victory. They do us all proud. I commend them and thank them for their ongoing successful mission defending the homeland and on the front lines of freedom throughout the world.”