Political Quotes

“yesterday I introduced the Guam Centennial Resolution, which commemorates the 100-year-old relationship between Guam and the United States. My colleagues have heard me speak many times before about the importance of this centennial for the people of Guam. It is a time to commemorate, to educate, and to reflect upon what 100 years of American rule has brought to our island. The Guam Centennial Resolution incorporates these functions within a six-page document. To commemorate means to honor or to observe. As the people of Guam commemorate 100 years under American rule, we are not only observing America's official claim on Guam, we are also honoring the men and women who have come before us, those who were instrumental in laying the groundwork for Guam's economic, political, and social well-being. We honor such individuals as B.J. Bordallo, Aguenda Johnston and Antonio Won Pat. As for commemorating our economic and social experiences over these past 100 years, the people of Guam experience conflicted emotions when recalling the end of the Spanish-American War and the beginning of America's colonial reach into the Pacific. For although we enjoy many of the benefits of being an American territory, there are issues such as our political status which have yet to be resolved, despite a solemn commitment made years ago by the Federal Government.”