Political Quotes

“I rise in support of H.R. 5011, the bill making appropriations for our nation's military construction needs for Fiscal Year 2003. This bill is important legislation that will strengthen our nation's defense capability in addition to directly benefiting our nation's military community by improving the quality of life for our dedicated military personnel and their families. The bill ensures that the infrastructure and facilities at our military installations get needed attention. Towards this end, I am especially pleased that this bill includes $75 million in military construction projects for Guam, protecting its strategic role to our national security in the Western Pacific. I am most pleased that this bill includes funding for Phase III of the Guam Army National Guard Readiness Center. The funding will complete the remaining designs for this Armory and provide for necessary training, assembly, and physical fitness space that will allow for demanded readiness and mission capability levels to be fulfilled. Moreover, the bill includes $15 million for a new on-base water supply system for Andersen Air Force Base, a project that will provide a reliable and safe water supply system essential for mission, fire protection, living conditions, and quality of life.”