"Many of these villages have experienced incredible extreme weather, 30-plus villages at risk of literally falling into the ocean or disappearing totally."
"I think budget autonomy, also as a former mayor, makes a lot of sense in the sense of the work you need to do."
"the government shutdown was totally unnecessary and inflicted needless economic damage on families and businesses across this country."
"I am a supporter of budget autonomy. I think it is important."
"I would hope that--let us hope there is not another shutdown, but in the hopes of another shutdown that we have more review of how we approach this, recognizing that they are national treasures."
"Veterans were turned away when attempting to file medical claims."
"And even the fact that, last year, when other cities were still suffering from the recession, we were getting an upgrade, and hopefully this year we will get another upgrade."
"Businesses are investing."
"It is essential that in putting the unnecessary crisis behind us we do not put our heads in the sand and ignore the effects of the shutdown on people's lives."
"Yes, junk bond status."
"I could not imagine me sending my local ordinances to the State legislature for their rejection or review. It would be ridiculous."