Statements
Before the Foreign Affairs Committee Markup of H. Res. 121 (6/26/2007)
Testimony Before The American Samoa Future Political Status Study Commission (9/30/2006)
Thank you for this opportunity to address the Political Status Study Commission as you consider this important work of navigating American Samoa’s political future. The work you do here investigating our options and the recommendations you produce based on the information you gather will have a tremendous impact on the lives of our people. I am honored to share my thoughts with the distinguished members of the commission – I am hopeful that my thoughts and suggestions will contribute to the success of your efforts.
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Before Special Industry Committee No. 26 U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division Regarding the Minimum Wage in American Samoa (6/20/2005)
I am very disappointed that StarKist is opposing an increase in minimum wage for cannery workers based on what it calls “guiding economic principles.” If you will recall, StarKist submitted identical testimony in 2003 to Special Industry Committee No. 25 and once again states on page 5 of its pre-hearing statement before Special Industry Committee No. 26 that “one basic idea guides the actions of all major businesses [and that is] a business has an economic, legal, and moral responsibility to maximize the return it gives to its investors or shareholders.”
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About two months ago, I was invited to attend a special reception hosted by the New Zealand Embassy in Washington DC for several prominent members of the New Zealand business community. Among those attending was probably the only woman of the delegation but even more special was the fact that she represented the business/management division of Auckland University Technology (AUT). I believe she was also the only Polynesian Maori in the group and, of course, we bonded and did the “hongi” while everyone watched and wondered what all that was about. If it had not been for Ms. Vivien Bridgewater of AUT, I would not be here and I want to publicly thank her for this opportunity to be with you.
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I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for being able to attend and participate in this conference. Today, I would like to offer some thoughts and perspectives on a particularly sensitive issue that is definitely of significant importance not only to the good people of New Zealand, but certainly with serious implications on whether or not man has the will and ability to care for Mother Earth, or just blow it to pieces by nuclear annihilation. I believe questions on nuclear terrorism have serious social implications and, from a legislative or parliamentary point of view, the answers to these questions have a tremendous impact on public policy which government leaders cannot ignore.
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Dear Mr. Chairman and CARES Commissioners:
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According to a 1954 U.S. Congressional House Report, "from January through April 1954, Van Camp Co. and the Tokyo Marine Products Corp., with whom the former had entered into contract, carried out in American Samoa the first joint American-Japanese venture in the history of Central Pacific tuna fishing. A fleet of 7 long-line boats, manned by Japanese fishermen, based in Pago Pago, with the logistical support of 2 American freezer ships, fished in a several hundred mile radius of American Samoa."
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Statement Of The Honorable Eni F.H. Faleomavaega In Support Of Senate Bill 344 (H.H. 665) …expressing The Policy Of The United States Regarding Its Relationship With Native Hawaiians And To Provide A Process For Recognition By The United States Of The Native Hawaiian Governing Entity (2/25/2003)
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Honoring the Crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia (2/5/2003)
Honoring Those Who Died Due to the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001 (9/11/2002)
Testimony of The Honorable Eni F.H. Faleomavaega Submitted to the U.S. House Committee On Ways And Means Regarding H.R. 3009 – The Andean Trade Preference Expansion Act (2/7/2002)
As a member of the U.S. House International Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, I fully support Andean efforts to curb drug production. However, as the Ranking Member of the House International Relations Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, I believe any trade policy we enact must be fair and non-discriminatory. Whether or not canned tuna is included in the Andean Trade Preference Expansion Act (ATPEA) is a matter of global concern. Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Lao, and Myanmar recognize that preferential trade treatment for the Andean countries will adversely affect the ASEAN tuna industry. ASEAN member countries also contend that granting duty-free trade benefits to one region at the expense of another could be seen as a discriminatory practice to developing countries, including ASEAN member countries which do not receive any trade preferences regarding canned tuna.
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Statement Of The Honorable Eni F.H. Faleomavaega Before The American Samoa Legislature, Fagatogo, American Samoa (1/31/2002)
Expressing Sense of Congress That Americans Should Take Time During Native American Heritage Month to Recognize Accomplishments and Contributions Made by Native Peoples House Concurrent Resolution 270 (11/27/2001)
Mr. Speaker, I want to first commend the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. HAYWORTH) and the gentleman from Utah and the gentleman from Connecticut for their sponsorship of this legislation. I wish I had known, I would have been more than happy to have been an original cosponsor of this legislation.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to associate myself with the remarks that have been stated earlier by my colleagues, especially the chairman of the Subcommittee on Infrastructure, as well as my good friend from Utah, and especially my friend and colleague from Idaho.
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Mr. Speaker, as a cosponsor of House Concurrent Resolution 77, I am honored to rise in support of this important measure which urges our government to support efforts to reunite Korean Americans with their families in North Korea.
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MR. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I would very much like to commend the chairman of the committee, the gentleman from Georgia, and my good friend, the ranking member, the gentleman from Illinois, for their leadership in bringing this legislation to the floor.
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The minimum wage debate is not new to the United States or to American Samoa. Neither are the arguments offered by those in favor of an increase or those opposed to it. The debate has been with us since 1935 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed a New Deal for an America that had not yet established minimum wages, maximum hours, or fair labor standards.
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I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, Your Excellency Julian R. Hunte, and the members of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) for the formal invitation extended to me to participate in this session of the Special Committee. My compliments also go to the leaders and the Government of Cuba for their hospitality in hosting these meetings.
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Joint Congressional Hearings on S.2899; H.R. 4904 the Native Hawaiian Recognition Bill Honolulu, Hawaii (9/29/2000)
In Support of H.J.Res. 101 225th Anniversary of the U.S. Army (6/13/2000)
Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Spence), the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, and certainly our Democratic ranking member as well, the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Skelton), for providing this legislation now before the Members for consideration. ...more »
Good morning to our distinguished friends, colleagues and members of Counterpart International who have traveled from all corners of the world to meet this week in America's capital. It is indeed my great honor to welcome each of you to Washington.
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Dr. Baker, Assistant Secretary Berry, and Members of the Task Force:
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Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I have entitled my remarks tonight to my colleagues and to my fellow Americans as Indonesia's Shameful Military Occupation of East Timor and West Papua New Guinea, which is also known as Irian Jaya.
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I thank our host, the United States Department of the Air Force, for the invitation to participate in this important conference on arms control issues in the Asia-Pacific region. It is, indeed, a privilege and an honor to address such a distinguished audience of experts in military and security concerns.
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Thank you for the kind invitation to come and participate in your celebration commemorating the rich and diverse heritage of Asian-Pacific Americans. I want to commend our hosts who have done a magnificent job in coordinating this event.
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