[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 204 (Tuesday, December 12, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H6822]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING AN IMPORTANT DAY IN GUAM'S HISTORY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Guam 
(Mr. Moylan) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. MOYLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate and recognize a very 
important day in Guam's history, December 10, 1898. On this day, the 
United States and Spain signed the Treaty of Paris, officially handing 
over Guam to the United States and ending the Spanish-American War. 
This year, we celebrate the 125th year Guam has been part of our great 
Nation.
  Following the United States' acquisition of Guam, it established 
America as a global superpower and ensured our position in the Indo-
Pacific region. Now, 125 years later, the U.S. remains a global 
superpower and the strongest force in the Pacific and the world, and 
Guam is a developed and thriving community.
  Since 1898, Guam has proven to be an essential piece of America that 
is filled with patriotism and faith. From being a vital military center 
in the region during World War II to being the tip of the spear against 
China today, Guam is a hub of American success.
  Guam is a beacon of hope and American values in the middle of the 
Pacific. Our American flag is a symbol of liberty and freedom in the 
region. It is also a warning to all people who seek to provoke 
violence. The United States and Guam are forces that are not to be 
reckoned with.
  Let us take this day to reaffirm the United States' commitment to 
protecting freedom, peace, and democracy across the Indo-Pacific while 
maintaining the strong ties that connect Guam and our amazing country.

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