Adriano Espaillat actually said...

"I consistently hear of our allies in the region that they feel ignored by the U.S. because we have stepped away from the region."

"The Caribbean is, in fact, our third border, and we ought to direct necessary focus to the region."

"I urge you to please come back to us and give us what your plan is for this change."

"I believe that the CBSI is critical to the U.S. national interest and that we ought to continue to grow the program."