{"id":360733,"date":"2022-01-28T06:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T20:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=360733"},"modified":"2022-01-28T06:00:33","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T20:00:33","slug":"gops-together-stronger-headquarters-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/gops-together-stronger-headquarters-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP\u2019s \u2018Together Stronger\u2019 headquarters now open"},"content":{"rendered":"
Gov. Ralph DLG Torres is joined by numerous Republican candidates for public office and supporters during last Saturday\u2019s opening of the CNMI Republican Party\u2019s campaign headquarters in Garapan. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The CNMI Republican Party\u2019s campaign headquarters is now open.<\/p>\n

More than 400 people graced the Jan. 22 event with their presence, and tens of dozens more live-streamed with families and friends who were unable to attend or beyond our borders.<\/p>\n

In attendance were numerous Republican candidates for public office, including Gov. Ralph DLG Torres and lieutenant governor candidate Sen. Vinnie Sablan, as well as mayoral candidate Rep. Lee \u2018Pan\u2019 T. Guerrero.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honored to be amongst everyone here at the headquarters of the people,\u201d said CNMI GOP president Candace Celis. \u201cThis is where much of the work to protect our people and our Marianas will happen. With everyone\u2019s help and support we will continue to aid all those in need because together we are stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following the blessing of the headquarters, Committee-to-Elect chair James Ada expressed gratitude for those in attendance and to supporters who are excited for the campaign journey ahead.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople join the Republican Party because they believe in our leadership,\u201d Ada said. \u201cThis administration has done a lot despite the effects of super-typhoons and the worst pandemic in history. But there is still so much work to be done and the continuity of efforts is crucial to accomplish even more for our people and our islands.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, second from right, and lieutenant governor candidate Sen. Vinnie Vinson Sablan (R-Saipan), second from left, are joined by their respective spouses during last Saturday\u2019s opening of the CNMI Republican Party\u2019s campaign headquarters in Garapan. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Amid the daylong event, residents from all facets of the community engaged in laughter and positive chatter. The upbeat and festive atmosphere brought back childhood memories for at least one public servant candidate.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a little child, I remember going to campaigns and rallies and listening to incumbents and hopefuls speak on stage,\u201d Sablan said. Each one of them spoke [of] the need to prepare the children for a bright future and prosperous Marianas. Gov. Torres and I were among the children in those crowds of people. And here we are now\u2014ready to prepare the next generation to lead our Commonwealth into the future. We are beholden to improve the quality of our peoples\u2019 lives, so let us do that \u2018Together Stronger.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Humbled by the turnout, Torres thanked everyone who made the blessing and opening of the headquarters memorable. He also had memories to share from his service in the Legislature, from the House of Representatives to the Senate, and from being lieutenant governor to the incumbent chief executive.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the bottom of my heart, I wish to thank all of you for the love shown to me since Day 1,\u201d Torres said. \u201cI first ran for public office when I was 27 years old, and I did it for this reason: to protect our children and elders. Thanks to all of you, I\u2019ve been blessed with the privilege and ability to have done this. Thank you for the love that you\u2019ve given me throughout my career as a public servant.\u201d<\/p>\n

Torres recognized the patience, resiliency, and support of the community to overcome recent adversities. \u201cTogether we have constructed and renovated roads, schools and other critical infrastructure, and we\u2019ve generated revolutionary jobs and opportunities in IT and cybersecurity. We\u2019ve overcome natural disasters through collaboration, and we are garnering national and international recognition for how we\u2019ve responsibly managed the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe did this together because we are a family. We don\u2019t leave because of struggles\u2014we collectively hold tight and address issues before us. There isn\u2019t a single issue that we cannot resolve because together we are stronger,\u201d Torres added.<\/p>\n

In the coming days, the CNMI Republican Party will announce its new board members and officers, and publish its schedule of events for the year. For information on joining the movement to Elect Torres-Sablan, contact Celis at (670) 484-1206 or via email at: cqcelis670@gmail.com, or GOP campaign chair Wil Castro at marianasgop@gmail.com. (PR)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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