"I perceive widespread defiance and resistance to the Choice Act."
"I appreciate your leadership on this issue and having this hearing today."
"I think we abandoned them and really put no effort into a status of forces agreement and an American presence."
"Are you concerned, General Campbell, that there are people out there in our society who want to withdraw from Afghanistan precipitously?"
"We all want to see it done differently, and we want to see the kind of transition that makes them a stable country."
"The way forward will be politically challenging, but we owe it to the future not to bypass this opportunity."
"Today we are here to discuss the very challenging energy situation in Puerto Rico."
"PREPA represents one of the greatest challenges facing Puerto Rico."
"Keeping the lights on for an extra hour or two is a serious decision that average residents on the island may face daily."
"I urge this committee to put the American citizens of Puerto Rico first and allow the island to access bankruptcy protection."
"Puerto Ricans have historically paid one of the highest electrical rates within the United States."