Washington, Sept. 30 -- Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata issued the following press release:
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata gave remarks Tuesday for the Interagency Group on Insular Affairs (IGIA) held virtually with the Department of the Interior (DOI) and other federal agencies, stating opposition to seabed mining.
"At this time, the biggest concern for the people of American Samoa is the administration's rush to deep sea mine in American Samoa's waters," she stated. "We, the Samoan people, are the stewards of the ocean, not its owner nor master; and we have the responsibility and duty to future generations to protect our heritage. I remain steadfast in my opposition to the exploitation of our waters by unchecked AI dro...