"I believe that the CBSI is critical to the U.S. national interest and that we ought to continue to grow the program."
"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 oppose this plan. I know that a number of my colleagues also oppose it. I will be leading a letter in opposition to it."
"the Trump budget, again, calls for eliminating capital improvement grants."
"I think there is a consensus that Maduro is a dictator."
"I believe that an empty threat is not a threat at all."
"In New York City, funding through the New Starts program is absolutely vital for extending the Second Avenue subway."
"the administration had the gall to say that a major project of regional and national significance... is a State issue."
"the Trump administration released a budget that will divest the Federal Government from infrastructure."