Adriano Espaillat actually said...

"Violence and illicit trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean has become a more serious problem and I think that it deserves further attention from the U.S."

"Yet the appointment of an individual who was criminally charged for lying to Congress seems to particularly be irresponsible."

"Despite his attempts at reassuring us, I am still particularly worried about his involvement in our efforts to support the people of Venezuela."

"these programs, obviously, cost money and this current administration continues to repeatedly send to Congress requests for deep cuts"