If we could change anything, we would actually give greater deference to the judicial system in Puerto Rico.
Part of this overspending is definitely the result of mismanagement. I admit it. And it is embarrassing.
Thank you, Chairman. Mr. Weiss, I would like you to expand, elaborate on your concerns with the collective action clause.
We need to stabilize the government so that Puerto Rico grows.
If we cannot get a balanced, bipartisan bill to the President's desk, the consequences for Puerto Rico and the island's creditors are likely...
You have been a gentleman, tough when you need to be, but always open and fair.
WE ARE EQUAL IN THE BATTLEFIELD BUT NOT IN THE VOTING BOOTH.
The liberty, security and prosperity that the USA enjoys today were paid in part with the BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS of disenfranchised citizen ...
We don't want to continue a relation with the USA as a colonial dependency.
the Commonwealth status has not afforded it equitable treatment in those three areas.
But we cannot ignore the fact that the status issue has to be resolved, and resolved once and for all.
Puerto Rico cannot restructure its debt without permission from the United States.
The people of Puerto Rico did not invade the United States. The United States invaded the people of Puerto Rico.
I vouch for the fact that Chairman Bishop has been working closely with me, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with Chairman B...
status is vitally important when looking at the situation, the fiscal and economic crisis that Puerto Rico is facing.
At this juncture, I am convinced that Puerto Rico cannot either cut its way out of this crisis or tax its way out of this crisis. The only w...
Puerto Rico and its creditors are on the same ship. We are going to sail safely to shore together, or we are going to sink together.
The bill cannot fix every disparity Puerto Rico faces, because only statehood can do that.
