Hagåtña, Guam – Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio issue the following statement on the signing of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan:
“As difficult as the past year has been, with the signing of the American Rescue Plan, I truly believe there are better days ahead. This historic piece of legislation will transform the lives of our people—giving immediate help to our families, workers, and small businesses; re-energizing our economy; providing the necessary resources to advance our fight against COVID-19; and moving our island, and our nation, towards recovery,” said Governor Leon Guerrero. “I want to express my appreciation to the Biden-Harris Administration and Congress for their work to pass this legislation and for helping our frontliners, the unemployed, the uninsured, the students, every single person who needs help getting back on track.”
Lt. Governor Tenorio added, “I’m grateful for the leadership of President Biden and the Democratic Congress, who prioritized the needs of the working people of our country and those in most need. We will use these resources to help our people and see our island through our recovery.”
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