The governor of
the
idea
of
American
developing
Samoa
a
also
long-term
supported
economic
development and financial assistance agreement.
He also recommended establishment of an organization within the Office of the President or a
Separate
organization
affairs.
to
The
governor of Guam
States should adopt a
recognizes
each
handle
territorial
said
that
the United
flexible stance which
territory's
distinctive
and
separate needs.
For Guam, he indicated the
creation of commonwealth status as proposed by
the government of Guam will resolve many of the
issues addressed in the GAO report.
The governor of the Northern Mariana Islands
Said the United States has honored its pledge
guaranteeing self-government, and that for the
most part, relations between the federal government
and
the
been excellent.
The governor of
Puerto Rico for
Northern
Mariana
Islands
have
Puerto Rico pointed out that
the most part is not at all
Similar to the other territories and therefore
should not be judged in the same context as the
Other territories.
(See pp. 50 and 51.)
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