ee_ ye oo APPENDIX vy THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. THOMAS, V. 1 00801 November 28, 1984 Mr. Frank C. Director U.S. Conahan General Accounting Office National Security and International Affairs Division Washington, D. C. 20458 Dear Mr. Conahan: After reading the draft report "Issues Affecting U.S. Territory and Insular Policy", I conclude that the report is the most informative and comprehensive of its kind that I have read. My comment is brief, and is to make the following recommendation: Congress should promptly enact a law giving the Flag Territories the authority to develop a Federal policy compact subject to negotiation and approval by Congress, which encompasses and determines the economic and social direction, as well as the political Status of each Territory. The policy should 5 4 include a significant economic development financial assistance package for each Territory, After Congress gives its approval on the negotiated compact, then it should be returned and presented, unaltered, for a final referendum vote. I hope that my recommendation will help bring about a solution to the complex problems and issues outlined in your report. Sincere Juan Luis Governar 9006280 foo * obese ae APPENDIX Vv yours,