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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
PRESS RELEASE
(for immediate release – Thursday, March 6, 2008)
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 Governor Togiola returns to the Territory,
“good to be back home”
(UTULEI) – Governor Togiola Tulafono and First Lady Mary Ann arrived tonight from Honolulu after 7 weeks off island for medical treatment.
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia and his wife Elisapeta joined Chief Justice Michael Kruse, Attorney General Fepulea’i Afa Ripley, Public Safety Commissioner Sotoa Savali, Manu’a District Governor Tufele Li’a, Eastern District Governor Gaoteote Tapatonu and cabinet members to welcome home the Governor at Pago Pago International Airport in Tafuna.
After the Governor’s Sa’ilele village minister –Rev. Siaosi Saifoloi– offered prayers of thanksgiving for a safe return to American Samoa, Governor Togiola expressed his gratitude for the strong spiritual support and best wishes.
Governor Togiola gave the following statement after arrival:
STATEMENT
"It is a wonderful feeling to once again set foot on the soil of our beautiful island home, to see the familiar surroundings that we love so much, and to enjoy the expressions of love and support of which make American Samoa such a wonderful and special place.
When we left almost eight weeks ago, there were no guarantees. My fate was in God’s loving hands. Mary and I give our sincerest thanks to our Heavenly Father for bringing us home safely.
So now we have returned to continue the job at hand, and we express our sincere thanks to the people of Tutuila and Manu’a for their prayers, love and support. We are forever grateful.
It’s good to be back home. Thank you.”
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