Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata issued a statement expressing support for U.S. service members recently deployed to the Middle East. She noted that many American troops have been called upon in the region over the past week, and referenced her previous visits to bases there, where she met with Toa o Samoa and other Pacific Islander American service members.
“Many of our nation’s dedicated Service Members have been called upon in the Middle East region over the past week. In the past, I’ve visited our troops at some of those bases in the region, met up with our Toa o Samoa who were there, as well as other Pacific Islander American Service Members. While I do not know how many are involved in current operations, I am certain we have some of our own deployed in U.S. Central Command,” Amata said.
She added: “Every American can unite in holding our Service Members and their families in our hearts, and praying for their safe return.”
Amata also emphasized military preparedness: “Readiness is a constant imperative, and I always support the best possible equipping and training of our military to enable them to succeed and return home whenever they are ordered into combat by the Commander-in-Chief.”
She pointed out Congress’s increasing role as military action continues: “By statute, the role of Congress will increase 60 days from the start of this action. As we focus on Central Command, it also remains strategically important to maintain the U.S. commitment to the Pacific region and preserve long term investment in Indo-Pacific security and objectives. God bless our troops.”
