04/21/2010
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"We have a basic American responsibility to aid all American citizens in times of crisis, regardless of where they live."
"A failure now would ultimately result in a Puerto Rican financial crisis that could become a drag to our entire economy."
"I have been disappointed by the lack of urgency of many of my colleagues in taking up and supporting this important piece of legislation."
"We have to move the process forward and hold a hearing and, hopefully, a markup shortly thereafter."