Washington, June 26 -- Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata greeted and congratulated newly confirmed U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Eunjoo Steel. She is Congresswoman Amata's friend and former colleague, as Ambassador Steel represented California in the U.S. House for four years. Amata spoke with her while she was at the Capitol to meet with Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday.
"The diplomatic post to South Korea is important throughout the Pacific region, and American Samoa has a direct economic tie that is essential to us through Star-Kist and Dongwon Industries of Seoul, led by respected Chairman Kim Nam-jung," said Congresswoman Amata. "Amba...