the halt in further implementation of this system allows us time to get the process right and make sure it is fair and equitable for all civilian employees in DOD.
Madeleine Bordallo
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Madeleine Bordallo is a Democratic politician who served as the Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from Guam from 2003 to 2019. During her tenure, she focused on issues such as military affairs, education, and health care, advocating for the interests of Guam and its residents. Bordallo was the first woman to represent Guam in Congress, and she played a significant role in promoting the island's economic development and environmental protection initiatives. She was known for her commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of Guam and worked to secure federal funding for various local projects.
Good morning, everyone. The joint hearing by the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans, and Wildlife, and the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources will come to order.
As many of you recognized, today is the 20th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez, a terrible accident that had long-term and far-reaching impacts on our environment.
There will always be risks; however, no matter how far we have come, there are some areas that are too sensitive to risk to oil and gas development.
This is the energy strategy I believe that we should be aspiring to in the OCS.
Thank you very much, Mr. Secretary, for your statement, and for providing those insights into the efforts of the State of Massachusetts to thoughtfully plan for the different uses of our oceans.
We really need another program like that explicitly on the Arctic, particularly now that it is more accessible and about to be developed.
Our challenge then is to ensure that new drilling, or any energy development in the OCS, is done responsibly.





