"I do support it. We voted for that in November of last year."
"Make the funding available for the territories. This is a priority for millions of Americans who depend on it for our healthcare."
"Total Federal funding for the territorial Medicaid programs has been inadequate to meet the healthcare expenditures for patients to receive effective diagnosis, treatment, and care."
"I am a strong proponent of liquefied natural gas, which provides cheap, clean, and reliable energy."
"It makes sense not to place all of our eggs in one basket, and alternate sources of energy play their part."
"I am hopeful today's hearing will help us reach bipartisan solutions as we move forward."
"I have some concerns about the one-size-fits-all approach this bill takes in places."
"We are literally sinking due to volcanic activity and seismic shifting."
"I would also like to commend, in part, the intent behind the draft legislation we have before us today."
"While having resources available to the U.S. insular areas is most welcome, I fear this bill does little to study existing programs and functions that could support some of the goals intended in this ..."
"I fear that adding Puerto Rico to the definition of insular areas under Title 48 could have unintended consequences of an overhaul of how Federal grant programs work on the island."