Gonzales, who is running as an Independent candidate, said what distinguishes him from his eight opponents “is my untainted character and integrity.”
He said there are no public documents questioning his integrity, and this is why he should not be compared to any of the candidates.
Asked who he believes is his strongest opponent, he said he considers “all of them” as “tough” candidates.
But he said the CNMI people, especially the new generation, deserve change.
“Enough is enough,” he said. “We must no longer allow traditional politics to take millions of taxpayer money and give it to the few.”
He vows to treat every citizen fairly and equally without regard to color, origin or wealth.
He said he will never give in to special interests nor compromise his principles and beliefs.
According to Gonzales, his stamina and energy will help him restore trust in, and respect for, the CNMI in the nation’s capital, “in order to deliver the promises of our Covenant for the benefit of all who call our commonwealth home.”
The director of the Department of Public Lands’ mining division, Gonzales is running against on-leave Election Commission Executive Director Gregorio C. Sablan, Washington Rep. Pete A. Tenorio, former Judge Juan T. Lizama, Sen. Luis P. Crisostimo, former Sen. David M. Cing, teacher John H. Davis Jr., businessman Chong M. Won and Saipan municipal council member Felipe Q. Atalig.
