Political Quotes

“the House and Senate conference committee report on H.R. 2016, Military Construction Appropriations for FY 1998, secures funding for the replacement of the fuel pipeline at Andersen Air Force Base on Guam. This is good news for the people of Guam. Recent information relayed to my office indicated that funding for the pipeline relocation project was in danger of being withdrawn in favor of a Military Housing Project. The jet fuel pipes in question are currently installed above ground and are largely located outside Andersen Air Force Base. Had funding for the project been cut, the safety of the military and civilian population on Guam would have been threatened. In addition, leaving these pipes exposed would hinder economic development on Guam due to blockage of access areas. This is why I am greatly relieved that the conferees decided to restore funds for the pipeline project. While, the pipeline relocation project is of prime importance to the people of Guam, however, I remain concerned that funds were restored at the expense of military housing improvements.”