Adriano Espaillat actually said...

"climate change is an existential threat."

"I oppose this plan. I know that a number of my colleagues also oppose it. I will be leading a letter in opposition to it."

"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."