Chuck Schumer actually said...

"A failure now would ultimately result in a Puerto Rican financial crisis that could become a drag to our entire economy."

"The bill is called Improving the Treatment of U.S. Territories Under the Federal Health Care Programs."

"There is no principled basis to treat Puerto Rico hospitals under the Medicare IPPS as Puerto Rico residents pay the Medicare payroll tax just like their fellow citizens in the 50 states and District ..."

"We have a basic American responsibility to aid all American citizens in times of crisis, regardless of where they live."