Nydia Velázquez actually said...

"As of March 31, 2019, the Department of Education has only approved 518 of the more than 73,000 borrowers who have applied under the program."

"this is disgraceful; it is a disgraceful way to treat United States citizens who have made so many contributions to this country."

"This is about life and death."

"Do you understand that this is an important issue for 3.4 million Americans in Puerto Rico whose lives are at risk, given the vulnerability of the infrastructure, whether the hospital, the power grid,..."