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Governor Leon Guerrero gives New Year’s 2021 Message, with Patti

Written by Jeremie Charfauros on December 31, 2020

Governor of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero speaks to Patti via Zoom about a number of issues, but concludes with a reflection on the decisions made throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a message to the people of Guam as the New Year approaches.

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Governor Leon Guerrero gives New Year’s 2021 Message, with Patti

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