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In her briefing, Bordallo said "much of the press focus has been on the military realignments in the region but it’s important to note that this re-focus is broader than just military realignments. It is an opportunity for our country to engage more economically and remain a leader in this region."

In addition the Congresswoman highlighted Guam's geographic position as a gateway for the U.S. to Asia saying  "Guam contributes significantly to cultural ties with America’s friends in the Asia-Pacific region. We have opportunities to enhance economic development, particularly through tourism, and I believe we can do more with alternative energy on Guam and use those experiences to showcase American leadership on these issues in the Pacific."

READ Congresswoman Bordallo's remarks HERE

Bordallo Addresses Importance of Promoting Security, Stability and Economic Opportunities in the Asia-Pacific Region
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 29, 2012 – Washington, D.C. –

Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo today spoke at a briefing titled, “Guam and U.S. Strategy in the Asia-Pacific,” to address the importance of promoting security, stability and economic opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region. This Capitol Hill briefing was hosted by the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, and the National Bureau of Asian Research.

Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; and Gerry Perez, a member of the Guam Chamber of Commerce and the Guam USA Asia Security Alliance (GUASA), also attended the briefing and spoke about the strategic importance of the realignment of Marine Corps forces on Guam.