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Governor, Lieutenant Governor Meet with Secretary of the Navy |
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August 24, 2009
Governor Felix P. Camacho and Lieutenant Governor Michael W. Cruz, M.D., met with U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus today during his first visit to Guam.
During their meeting, Governor Camacho and Lt. Governor Cruz discussed various issues with Secretary Mabus including the realignment of the U.S. Marines to Guam, the Port’s modernization effort, and Hawaii Congressman Neil Abercrombie’s wage amendment.
“Secretary Mabus expressed his commitment to assisting us in doing what’s right for Guam and the Marines,” said Governor Camacho. “As former governor of Mississippi, he fully supports our effort to modernize our seaport and understands the importance of protecting the livelihood of our people and keeping the military relocation balance.”
Secretary Mabus said he is also committed to assisting the government of Guam in lobbying Washington, D.C., for approval of the U.S. Department of Agriculture rural development loan and discretionary funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
During discussions on the budgetary process for FY 2010, Secretary Mabus said he and Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn III have ongoing efforts to ensure that the Guam Buildup is properly funded.
Secretary Mabus further told Governor Camacho that he opposes Congressman Abercrombie’s amendment and will continue to stand with the people of Guam to ensure the buildup will benefit the island’s entire community.
The Secretary is scheduled to travel to Saipan to meet with CNMI Governor Benigno Fitial. He is expected to spend a few days in the region before returning to Washington, D.C., next week.
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