{"id":423523,"date":"2024-11-12T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=423523"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"We-stand-ready-to-work-with-the-new-President","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/We-stand-ready-to-work-with-the-new-President\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018We stand ready to work with the new President\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gov. Arnold I. Palacios says his administration stands ready to work with President-elect Donald J. Trump and is committed to supporting the country\u2019s interests.<\/p>\n

Last week, Trump literally trumped incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race last Nov. 5.<\/p>\n

In a statement from Palacios yesterday, he said his administration stands ready to work with Trump and to maintain open communication with him and the federal government.<\/p>\n

\u201cI extend my congratulations to President-Elect Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States. We stand ready to work with the new President and his team to advance the country\u2019s and the CNMI\u2019s interests. Additionally, I am committed to maintaining an open line of communication with the President and the federal government to ensure that the Commonwealth\u2019s goals and priorities are included in the new administration\u2019s agenda,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Palacios said he is committed to supporting the country\u2019s interests in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I\u2019ve emphasized many times in presentations to members of the United States Congress and in other national forums, the CNMI is committed to supporting the country\u2019s interests in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region, a priority that transcends party lines,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Palacios adds that as governor, his utmost priority is the well-being of the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs governor, my foremost commitment is to the well-being of our Commonwealth, its economic development, and the improvement of the standard of living of the people of the Northern Mariana Islands.\u201d<\/p>\n

Palacios says he is hopeful that President-elect Trump\u2019s administration will be mutually beneficial for the Commonwealth as well as the United States.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am hopeful that the new administration led by President-elect Trump will bring new opportunities to collaborate in identifying and implementing innovative and effective solutions that mutually benefit the United States and the CNMI,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

According to Saipan Tribune<\/em> archives, Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States last Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.<\/p>\n

With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency.<\/p>\n

As president, Trump vowed to pursue an agenda centered on dramatically reshaping the federal government and pursuing retribution against his perceived enemies.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Kimberlyn King-Hinds, who won the U.S. delegate race in the CNMI last week, said she\u2019s looking forward to working with the incoming Republican Party majority in the 119th U.S. Congress beginning in January.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith a Republican majority, there\u2019s an opportunity for us to unify around policies that will help uplift our communities. I understand that for some, this outcome brings mixed emotions, and I want to assure everyone that my focus remains on addressing the challenges our people face,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The CNMI Republican Party bet, who won during the CNMI general elections with about 40% of the vote, assured her constituents that she will have the people of the islands\u2019 best interest when she begins her two-year term come January 2025. She also promised to work hand in hand with her fellow congressmen and congresswomen along with President-elect Trump.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow more than ever, I\u2019m committed to advocating for the CNMI\u2019s unique needs within our party\u2019s broader goals. I look forward to working with my colleagues and president of the United States in ways that strengthen our region and deliver real support to our community. My job is to bring results to our community regardless of who the president is.\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Arnold I. Palacios<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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