DNC approves Guam plan
The Democratic National Convention approves Guam plan in its party platform.
By KUAM NewsGuam - The Democratic National Convention approves Guam plan in its party platform. According to Guam delegation chair Senator Rory Respicio included in the platform is a provision calling for a partnership with Guam's people with respect to military matters including the buildup. "The Platform also backs fair treatment in federal programs for Guam and the other territories, and recognizes our right for self-determination, stated Sen. Respicio.
Specifically, the platform states:
"Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. We also recognize and honor the contributions and the sacrifices made in service of our country by the Americans living in the territories of Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. We support full self-government and self-determination for the people of the territories, and their right to decide their future status. We will work as partners to the people of Guam on military matters, and take seriously the unique health care challenges that Pacific Island communities face. For all those who live under our flag, we support strong economic development and will work towards fair and equitable treatment under federal programs."
In addition to the formal convention proceedings, Respicio also noted that the Guam delegation was hard at work promoting Guam and our agenda of priority concerns.
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