While it is a historical feat to now have a U.S.-Pacific Islands Summit, complete with a declaration signed by the heads of state from each participating country, I am not confident that 46 will prioritize these needs, given his low approval rating and his various promises that have turned out to be quite costly to U.S. taxpayers.
On a lighter note, great song choice! It takes me back to a holiday break a few years ago with my family in Chuuk.
K! First, been reading your recent CNMI budget coverage in the Marianas Variety. Nice job.
Also your comment brings up an interesting point for me. There was a lot of press and hoopla around this declaration but do the signatories really believe things will improve for the islands? Par for the course, there were a lot of statements from the U.S. and island leaders in agreement with each other. But the statements seem empty to me, without action.
While it is a historical feat to now have a U.S.-Pacific Islands Summit, complete with a declaration signed by the heads of state from each participating country, I am not confident that 46 will prioritize these needs, given his low approval rating and his various promises that have turned out to be quite costly to U.S. taxpayers.
On a lighter note, great song choice! It takes me back to a holiday break a few years ago with my family in Chuuk.
K! First, been reading your recent CNMI budget coverage in the Marianas Variety. Nice job.
Also your comment brings up an interesting point for me. There was a lot of press and hoopla around this declaration but do the signatories really believe things will improve for the islands? Par for the course, there were a lot of statements from the U.S. and island leaders in agreement with each other. But the statements seem empty to me, without action.
Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.