Luis Fortuno: “three former Republican Governors from Guam; in addition to the current Governor, Felix Camacho; two former Democratic…”

“three former Republican Governors from Guam; in addition to the current Governor, Felix Camacho; two former Democratic Guam Governors; one former Republican Guam Delegate; two former Guam Delegates; and the current Delegate from Guam, Madeleine Bordallo, have all fought for fair treatment for the patriotic people of Guam who endured nearly 3 years of brutal enemy occupation during World War II. In addition, the 109th Republican-controlled Congress, the Resources Committee, chaired by Congressman Richard Pombo; the Judiciary Committee, chaired by Mr. Sensenbrenner, both acted in a bipartisan effort to favorably pass legislation to give parity to Guam. Acknowledging the patriotism of the people of Guam, who were American nationals, throughout Guam's occupation has been a bipartisan effort for decades. This issue is about patriotism; certainly not about partisanship. I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of H.R. 1595 when it comes up for a vote today.”