Nita Lowey actually said...

"After Superstorm Sandy, it was very difficult to garner support for the disaster assistance we needed."

"The very lives and livelihoods of our fellow citizens are going to depend upon the Office of Insular Affairs getting its job done efficiently, effectively, and right."

"I am also very concerned about what the department is doing for the threatened species, especially the Puerto Rican parrot."

"I am disappointed that no funding was requested for the Office of Insular Affairs, which plays a unique role in the Federal Government's coordination of Federal responsibilities for the territories."