Nydia Velázquez

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

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.

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

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…

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

So, do you intend to recoup the fees?

Can you address those concerns?

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

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

I really believe it is important.

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

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

I am asking you if the optics look right to you, morally speaking, when so much is spent...

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

Do you support the Board actions to invalidate the $6 billion once issued during Governor Fortuno and Garcia Padilla's administration?

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

Do you think any of the debt issued by the Commonwealth or its instrumentality is illegal?

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