Jenniffer González-Colón: “I am hopeful today's hearing will help us reach bipartisan solutions as we move forward.”

Under the terms of the Freely Associated agreements, compact citizens can migrate and work in the United States but they are not U.S. citizens or nationals.

I am so happy to be here, and I wish you a fast recovery. You are a true friend of the island.

Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for your call yesterday and your well wishes, and I would like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to issues in Puerto Rico transportation.

Without undue delay, we can and should exercise oversight and move the agreements forward.