territories AND freely associated states
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata spoke Thursday at a U.S. Capitol event urging for more complete Veterans services for Veterans who served from the territories or freely associated states. The event was organized by Puerto Rico Veterans and specifically highlighted their interest in statehood...

![Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata speaking at Thursday’s press event where she said the nation makes a commitment to those who serve and these veterans must share fully in that national commitment. The event was organized by Puerto Rico veterans urging more complete Veteran’s services for those serving from the territories and freely associated states. [courtesy photo] Amata speaking at Veterans event](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_speaking_8.jpg?itok=X35k6_q4)