Recalling also the decision of the General Fono at its meeting in November 2003, following extensive consultations undertaken in all three villages, to explore formally with New Zealand the option of self-government in free association,
又回顾长老大会在2003年11月会议上决定，在所有三个乡村进行广泛协商后，正式与新西兰探讨自由联合的自治备选方案，