Buildup Disappointment
I want to write about these two statements, but I don't have much time today. Too many things to do. For now, I'll just leave them here for you to read and analyze and draw your own, hopefully critical conclusions.
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Statement of Governor Eddie Calvo
"We Support the Buildup"
I want there to be a clear message from Guam about the military buildup: we welcome it and we are at the table with the Navy to iron out the details.
The military buildup is a program we support for many reasons. Among the countless economic benefits to the quality of life of our people is the honor of hosting the Marines during this dynamic period in world history.
Is it a perfect proposal?
No.
That's why it's critical to maintain a professional and healthy dialogue fit for negotiation. We were respectful, yet strong when negotiating with Navy and federal officials when we came to office.
The result of those negotiations was the Four Pillars.
When reading the …
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Statement of Governor Eddie Calvo
"We Support the Buildup"
I want there to be a clear message from Guam about the military buildup: we welcome it and we are at the table with the Navy to iron out the details.
The military buildup is a program we support for many reasons. Among the countless economic benefits to the quality of life of our people is the honor of hosting the Marines during this dynamic period in world history.
Is it a perfect proposal?
No.
That's why it's critical to maintain a professional and healthy dialogue fit for negotiation. We were respectful, yet strong when negotiating with Navy and federal officials when we came to office.
The result of those negotiations was the Four Pillars.
When reading the …