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I know that I have run out of time, but I would like to submit for the record written testimony from so many Virgin Islanders who have given me written testimony.

The Insular Cases have created a near permanent colonial status for those living in the territories.

I submit that they would be much more likely to receive parity and equality under these programs if millions of Americans who live in the territories of the United States were allowed to participate fully in our democracy.

This lack of equal representation and equal voting power has a direct correlation to persistent poverty across all of the U.S. territories.

Nearly 4 million Americans live on American soil and cannot fully participate in our democracy.

I am really looking for you, I understand that you have recently, you had a commitment from you personally, but any outstanding issues with closing out the STEP Program in the Virgin Islands would be resolved by August of this year.

I would appreciate a commitment from you that in a short period of time within, you know, two weeks or so, that you will jointly issue guidance with HHS to much more clearly explain what activities will be the responsibility of HHS and…

The report concluded that St. Croix's geography and access to trade winds may in some respects be the most viable place for utility-scale wind generation.

Thank you Chairman Scott for recognizing me and thank you to the witnesses for sharing their experiences and best practices.

Poor performing, inexperienced contractors risk delaying food delivery or even delivering spoiled dangerous food to families who need help now.

But thank you for this great hearing where we can discuss these issues.

The FBI received about 1,000 cybersecurity complaints a day. That number has since jumped to between 3,000 and 4,000 complaints per day.

Telework proved critical to ensuring the continuance of government operations during the pandemic.

One of the things that you said that's really important is communication. And one of the concerns that I have with regard to the administration is the Federal guidance for reopening is unclear.

The Global Intangible Low-taxed Income (GILTI) tax for companies that create jobs in the territories.

The Oversight Board wrote a letter supporting the establishment of new incentives to reshore U.S. manufacturing.

One of the things that I just want to mention that I am concerned about is as we are doing this containment and we close schools, there is a digital divide in this country where young people will have issues with keeping up with work.

I have found that FEMA has been great in disaster initial recovery, but the aftermath and rebuilding is a little slower.