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STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

23-06 RE: C.R.

NO.

23-16/EX AFF SUBJECT: TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF MS. TERESA FILEPIN TO SERVE AS THE FSM DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

JULY 14, 2023 The Honorable Esmond B. Moses Speaker, Twenty-Third Congress Federated States of Micronesia First Special Session, 2023 Dear Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on External Affairs, to which was referred C.R.

No.
No.

23-16 entitled: “A RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF MS. TERESA FILEPIN TO SERVE AS THE FSM DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”, begs leave to report as follows: The intent and purpose of this resolution are expressed in its title.

Your Committee stresses our Nation’s need to continue to operate its overseas diplomatic mission with efficiency, integrity and the highest levels of expertise.
The Deputy Chief of Missions is in charge of day-to-day operations and citizen outreach, which is particularly important given the many diverse issues facing our citizens living in the U.S. A good Deputy Chief of Mission must also be able to stand in for the ambassador with short notice.

Policy and diplomatic skills are also very important.

A successful DCM is, one that has already proved she can forge strong relationships and deal with challenging issues.
SCRL 23-09/CR 23-16/EX AFF COMMITTEE STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

23-06 RE: C.R.

NO.

23-16/EX AFF SUBJECT: TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF MS. TERESA FILEPIN TO SERVE AS THE FSM DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

JULY 14, 2023 An in-depth knowledge of the relevant policy issues facing the FSM in its relationship with the U.S., would be in the best interests of our Nation.

The nominee has served very successfully as the Consulate General in Guam.
She is well known for improving FSM relations with the Government of Guam, and assisting our citizens in locating support networks and services while living in the territory.

It is in the best interests of our Nation that the nominee be allowed to continue using her extensive knowledge of the issues facing our citizens living abroad.

Your Committee reviewed the qualifications of this nominee at the time of her initial confirmation.
The Committee has not received any subsequent communication that would cast doubt on the performance or integrity of the nominee.

During the Committee’s recent FY24 budget hearing it had a chance to speak with the leadership at the Department of Foreign Affairs.

The nominee’s performance during the past four years was considered excellent.

Further, your Committee defers to the President and the Department of Foreign Affairs as to the decision to nominate this individual to serve in Washington D.C.
Absent any contrary indication, your Committee believes that the nominee should be confirmed, and so recommends that Ms. Teresa Filepin be confirmed as the FSM Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission in the United States of America.

Your Committee on External Affairs is in accord with the intent and purpose of C.R.

No.

23-16, and recommends its adoption in the form attached hereto.

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23-06 RE: C.R.

NO.
23-06 RE: C.R.

NO.

23-16/EX AFF SUBJECT: TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF MS. TERESA FILEPIN TO SERVE AS THE FSM DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
JULY 14, 2023 Respectfully submitted, /s/ Palinkoa K. Welly Paliknoa K. Welly, chairman ____________________________ Tiwiter Aritios, member /s/ Joseph J. Urusemal Joseph J. Urusemal, member /s/ Victor V. Gouland Victor V. Gouland, member /s/ Peter M. Christian Peter M. Christian, member /s/ Robson U. Romolow Robson U. Romolow, member /s/ Quincy Lawrence Quincy Lawrence, member - 3 -