As a former counsel on the House Ethics Committee, I am pleased with the tightening of the whistleblower laws, and I commend the creation of the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth to recommend policies to address…

As we begin the 117th Congress, I am truly grateful to the Democratic Caucus for bringing the six representatives of the territories of the United States and the District of Columbia--duly elected by 4 million Americans, collectively--to…

I thank my colleagues, and while I am happy to support measures to improve resiliency in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, a committee on which I serve, I am disappointed that this bill is not inclusive of U.S…

The Trump/Biden Presidential transition is the first time that the majority of a transition will be conducted virtually due to the pandemic.

I extend my congratulations to the committee leaders for successfully reaching an agreement with the Senate on a final Water Resources Development Act for 2020. This is a wonderful bill. We have $10 billion in new water infrastructure…

Thank you, Chair Stacey Plaskett, Ranking Member Neal Dunn, Members of the Committee, my fellow 1890 Presidents and other guests appearing here today, for this opportunity to speak about the 1890 land-grant university system and the…

I want to thank my colleague representing the great people of New York, but also who hails from the Caribbean and understands the importance of legislation like this. As the representative of a Caribbean island, an English-speaking…

I won't need all of that minute, but I want to thank the gentleman for the time. This bill is so vital, not only to stopping drug trafficking, but supporting our communities, helping youth within the Caribbean to reach their potential. I…

As a Member of Congress representing the Virgin Islands, I came to Congress determined to increase long-term Federal investment in infrastructure, among other things. I congratulate the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman…

In Washington, you hate to hear the word 'soon.'

Let's not begin thinking that these stimulus checks are being given out willy nilly and are not serving the purpose for which Congress intended them.

Rather than seeking reimbursement for the money under the Mirror Code, you gave money upfront, and that has been really helpful to us based on those numbers.

Today we have been asked to wear white to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She represents the tremendous struggle and fight for women's equality. In the Virgin Islands, today, October 1, is formally known as Contract Day. It honors and…

While Senator McConnell works fervently to confirm a Supreme Court Justice, he continues to block the relief that Americans need, holding a failed vote on a bill that refuses to crush the virus, abandons our heroes in State and local…

I share your view that while the start of the Afghan negotiations is an important step in ending decades of conflict, we cannot assume that it will inevitably lead to peace.

If these discussions fall apart, the Afghan people will suffer and our homeland security could be at risk.

These impacts after that is happening to this country really questions your logistics expertise.

If I may finish my statement, sir, I'll let you finish yours.