Nydia Velázquez

And do you support the Board taking action against government officials or advisors that recommended those from issuance?

I disagree with Mr. Guzman to look at the whole thing as a single debt ball because each of these pieces of debt has different securities attached to them.

So, if the debt issued is illegal, what should be the consequences?

The Board has been too quiet in pushing for economic growth measures.

when we passed PROMESA, it was never intended for the Board to implement harsh austerity measures on the island residents.

Do you agree that the disaster relief money and spending will boost the economy in the short-term?

if it is proven, at minimum, do you think that they are morally responsible?

if there is evidence that there was wrongdoing in anything within the government, of course it should be pursued.

I was pleased to see that, yesterday, the Board filed lawsuits against 20 banks and law firms...

Representatives Velazquez and Bishop have filed a bill to strengthen the legislated disclosure requirements of third parties hired by the Board.

Do you support Senate confirmation of the current seven members that have been nominated by the Trump administration?

this feels like profiteering off of Puerto Rico's fiscal crisis.

simply put, austerity does not work. It did not work in Greece, it did not work in the United Kingdom, and it will not work here.

Do you have any individuals or firms that were involved in the issuance of unconstitutional debt working for the Board as employees or consultants?

You have an optics issue here that needs to be addressed.

There is a perception of the island that we are taking austerity measures by the Board.

Can you address those concerns?

Is this setting a dangerous precedent for the rest of the debt?

For me, I think fiscal accounting balance is not enough to drive the economy of the island.

And when making these upward revisions to the economic projections, do you take into account the continued suffering of families that are losing their homes, increasing healthcare costs, or demand for nutrition assistance, especially for…

Just for 1 minute. I just want to say that, to the Puerto Rico, it is commemorating and remember the members of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard that last year lost their lives in an accident in Georgia.

I really believe it is important.

So, that means that 10 years from now, we are going to be here dealing with the same economic crisis?

So, do you intend to recoup the fees?

People should not be judged, in my opinion, by their zip codes, their addresses, and where they live.