Political Quotes

“I thank the Chair. So while it is absolutely clear that we need to act and act decisively and expediently to help our fellow citizens--U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico--just as importantly, we need to get it right. Working together and helping each other in a time of need is what this country is all about. When a hurricane hits the Gulf Coast or a tornado ravages the Midwest or when we see wildfires in the West, or we see what happened in West Virginia, I don't stand here and ask how my constituents in New Jersey were affected. Rather, I stand with my fellow Americans and fight to provide relief, regardless of what State or territory they are from. So it seems to me there is a reason we call this country the United States of America, and U.S. citizens enjoy the privilege of calling America home. The 3.5 million U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico are also part of that great American people. As I have outlined, I have an amendment to make reasonable and targeted improvements to this legislation so that workers get the retirement they deserve, the people of Puerto Rico are protected from egregious attacks on their pay, the island has unimpeded access to restructure its debt, and, most importantly, the people of Puerto Rico have a say in their future--the consent of the governed, the very essence of what democracy is all about. Motion to Concur With Amendment No. 4865 So, Mr. President, I move to table the motion to concur with amendment No.…”