"Congress imposed PROMESA even though many like me were opposed."
"How do you respond to this, and how does the 2020 Fiscal Plan address this issue?"
"We are pushing for that as well, sending letters and dealing with that with the USDA since the beginning."
"Some people should resist the temptation to cater to those who would rather use the Island as a political talking point..."
"provide federal tax incentives to economically depressed areas, also known as distressed zones, for the manufacturing of vital medical supplies."
"the people of the territory have the right to determine its future political status otherwise."
"Thank you. Ms. Jaresko, I have another question. You say you were expecting $48 billion in disaster aid over the next 15 years."
"If I am here in DC willing to work and represent the people of the island, why can't the rest of Congress do that?"
"What is the plan of the government of Puerto Rico to close the budget due to the loss of revenue?"
"What specifically should be included in the case of Puerto Rico?"
"The Island can never really prosper without equality and democracy within the United States."