"What is at issue here is of importance to this House and to this country."
"I think that a health care bill can get through the House without a public option."
"Her number two Steny Hoyer saying today, he thinks that a health care bill can get through the House without a public option."
"I'm for a public option, but I'm also for passing a bill."
"The second -- second-ranking Democrat in the House says lawmakers may not be able to vote on a health care bill next week."
"all peoples are entitled to a form of government that provides for equal voting representation in the making and implementation of their laws."
"residents of Puerto Rico, despite having a population size equal to or greater than almost half the states, have no representation in the Senate."
"the Puerto Rican people send only a single member to the House of Representatives who may only vote in legislative committees and in the Committee of the Whole."
"Puerto Rico's current status remains as unincorporated territory of the United States, subject to the control of Congress under Article IV of the U.S. Constitution."
"That status should be revisited for the treatment and opportunities it provides to the people of Puerto Rico."
"It has been an honor serving with you and I know the House is in good hands with your leadership."