Adriano Espaillat actually said...

It has my pleasure to introduce Darleny Suriel, who I am proud to say is an Afro-Latina of Dominican descent.

I'm working on a bill that would allow Pell Grant flexibility for applicable students.

I'm very supporting of expanding Pell Grants. I think they're critically important.

If confirmed, she will be the first woman of color to hold this important role.