Nydia Velázquez actually said...

the plan of adjustment is viewed by many as very generous to bondholders. It will be unacceptable for you to force more austerity on the people due to the Administration's willful withholding of funds.

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Velazquez criticizes the adjustment plan's impact on Puerto Rican citizens.

10/21/2019

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