If the matter is settled between the Guam Government and the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Navy will accept the responsibility for the repair of certain typhoon damaged BRAC properties on Guam, our committee will consider such a request for funds in the fiscal year 1999 appropriations bill.
Discussing funding for the repair of typhoon damaged properties in Guam.
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