Representing the CNMI at the White House
Last week, I had the opportunity to join President Trump at the White House for the signing of a proclamation addressing commercial fishing access in parts of the Pacific, including waters within the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument. At this moment, the CNMI has a number of important requests before the Administration. We are working through disaster recovery, economic challenges, workforce issues, infrastructure needs, and the long-term future of our islands. In a country of hundreds of millions of people, making sure the concerns of our small island community are heard requires taking every opportunity to engage directly and keep the Commonwealth's priorities in front of decision-makers. I am grateful to President Trump for the invitation and the opportunity to represent the CNMI at the White House. Whether the issue is recovery, economic development, federal policy, or the future of our islands, my responsibility is to make sure the people of the Northern Mariana Islands are present in those conversations and that our community's voice continues to be heard.