Governor of Guam
Bordallo's first term in office, from 1975–1979, was contentious. He was characterized as highly charismatic but highly controversial, and wasn't afraid to speak his mind on any issue. During this time the issue of independence, statehood, commonwealth status or continuation as a U.S. territory was put to the voters. Bordallo's brother Senator Paul Bordallo favored independence. The voters elected to keep the status quo as a dependent territory.
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