We need to do everything we can to seal Puerto Rico on the way in, as well as on the way out.
I believe that the most solemn duty of our government, whether it be Federal, state or local, is to safeguard its citizens.
violent crime is not an abstract problem. To the contrary, it is profoundly, intensely, and undeniably personal.
I was attorney general of Puerto Rico at the time, and I lobbied hard for this law.
I have physical evidence of the rising ocean levels.
I come to this hearing concerned that there is a mismatch between the level of drug-related violence in Puerto Rico... and the size and scop...
Protecting our Nation's maritime borders is a matter of great importance to Puerto Rico as well.
I introduced legislation by the way, a bill recently, and it was supported by the Ranking Member Markey to direct NOAA to set up a center in...
I am also troubled by the proposed reductions in funding for the coastal zone management grants, and for the National Estuarine Research Res...
Isn't it justified to have a third center for the Caribbean, where four million American citizens reside?
I would respectfully urge this Subcommittee to work closely with the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development to ap...
I will note that I am concerned, however, about reductions to law enforcement that are contained in the Service's budget.
I am also interested in the Service's research to conserve manatees in both Florida and Puerto Rico.
I am encouraged by the work the Service is undertaking in the Caribbean region, particularly across the seven wildlife refuges within Puerto...
I would also like to remind you that our U.S. citizens living in the offshore Territories of the United States face unique challenges posed ...
I want to associate myself with the views admitted for the record by Governor de Jongh from the U.S. Virgin Islands regarding the unfunded I...
I look forward to working with you and the other distinguished Members of the Subcommittee in developing effective measures to foster the so...
I commend the Administration's efforts to increase its request for the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Programs and for making other strate...
