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Frmr. Guam Congressman and (ret.) USMC Gen. Ben Blaz, Interior Deputy Assistant Secretary Papaliitele David Cohen chat with Aumua Amata
Amata Aumua and Ireland's Prime Minister Bertie Ahern. At the White House Shamrock Ceremony, Ahern presented the Irish shamrock to President Bush to symbolize in a very special way the bonds between the Irish and American people. Following the ceremony the White House held a reception with an elaborate spread of food and drink to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day 2007. Said Amata, "Speaking as a proud Samoan with a wee bit of Irish heritage, it was truly an honor and I thank the President for including me." 
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Aumua Amata commends Shaun Nua on securing Naval Academy's assistant football coach position
Aumua Amata today offered hearty congratulations to Shaun Nua, who has joined the staff of the Naval Academy as assistant football coach as announced by Navy's famed head football coach Ken Niumatalolo.
Said Amata, "We could not be more proud of this young American Samoan who hails from Manu'a. His many stellar achievements are the result of hard work and discipline and he comes from a family of leaders in Manu'a."
Nua comes to the Naval Academy from Brigham Young University, where he assisted for the past three seasons. He is a 2005 graduate of BYU where he received his bachelor's degree and is currently pursuing his graduate degree. Nua played four years in the NFL, three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and one in Buffalo, including a winning trip to the Super Bowl with the Steelers his rookie year in 2006.
Shaun prepped at Tafuna High School where he was an all-league performer as a defensive end.
Aumua concluded by saying, "My compliments to Shaun's parents, Nua Sao Nua and Usu. His siblings include Skyline Nua, Miss American Samoa. Malo le tau malo finau."
