Nydia Velázquez actually said...

"I do not want for the people of Puerto Rico, American citizens, to be given preferences. I expect fairness."

"Do you agree with me that maybe it does not really reflect the real scope of what is going on in Puerto Rico when it comes to federal procurement?"

"We want to make sure that the resources are there to assist the small businesses and that we will do everything within our power to make sure that happens."

"My commitment to the Northern Triangle is contingent on the work of CICIG and the work of MACCIH."