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‘Look back to move forward’
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Posted on Mar 25 2019
The administration is reminding everyone of how the CNMI has evolved through the years after the Covenant was signed by local officials and their federal counterparts, which established the Commonwealth in political union with the United States.
“For 42 years, our Commonwealth has undergone numerous changes through its unique relationship in political union with the United States made possible by our Covenant,” said the administration of Gov. Ralph DLG Torres and Lt. Gov. Arnold I. Palacios in a statement.
“Today, we honor the framers of our Covenant for their courage and foresight in the creation of one of the most unique political documents in history, in which a group of 14 islands in the Western Pacific negotiated on equal terms with the United States for the hope of a better future for their children and their grandchildren.”
The administration said the people of the Commonwealth should always remember the work done by those officials that negotiated the Covenant.
“We remember pivotal negotiations over the course of 27 months from December 1972 to February 1975 by the Marianas Political Status Commission, made up of representatives of the Northern Mariana Islands, and a delegation representing the United States.
“We also look back at our most recent 902 consultations to discuss matters of great importance to our economic viability and our strategic role in the Pacific.”
They said the CNMI has continuously evolved with the changing times. “Whether it be for better or for worse, our young government has experienced numerous achievements and changes through the federal government’s actions and interventions, but we remain resilient and hopeful for years to come. Let’s continue to advocate for the best interests of the Marianas together.”
