GOP wants buildup pledge modified
Republican Party of Guam chairman Mike Benito says the party is unified with the Chamber in supporting the Guam buildup, but is requesting a revision to the pledge, asking that a single word be removed.
By KUAM NewsGuam - Republican Party of Guam chairman Mike Benito says the party is unified with the Chamber in supporting the Guam buildup, but is requesting a revision to the pledge, asking that a single word be removed. In the sentence that states "I support any program by our military to enhance its presence in the Marianas island". Again the GOP wants the word "any" removed from that specific sentence.
Meantime Benito says the party supports the buildup and that it is a key component of the party platform. As for the Democrats, buildup chair Senator Judi Guthertz says she advocates a win-win buildup that will beneficial and positive for all of the people of Guam, military and civilian a like.
As for Majority Leader Rory Respicio he declined signing the chamber survey but he agrees with most of what is set out in the proposition with respect to the buildup as long as it is done right, to the benefit of both military and civilian communities.