"That is the reason we need to look beyond immediate response for bridges, power grid, and roof tarps under the Corps of Engineers."
"We have a big problem here, and the treatment the territories are receiving in Medicaid. That is the bottom line of the problem."
"I think it is most important to acknowledge and recognize that under PROMESA, we are looking forward to have the tools to improve our economy."
"the situation of the economic crisis in Puerto Rico, it is very important to fix, and having small business empowered to do that I think is the key to solve part of that situation."
"we think we should improve the way Puerto Rico businesses are making contracts directly for their government."
"We need to have a procurement center on the island. I think that will solve a lot of the issues regarding the federal contracting situations that the island is facing."
"I want to thank SBA Administrator Linda McMahon for her commitment and her leadership regarding and facing these issues."
"Thank you, Secretary, for being here, for your time."
"I look forward to addressing those issues in the next panel."
"I am inviting you to come to Puerto Rico and help us there."
"As Puerto Rico's sole representative in this Congress, I want to thank you, Chairman Bishop and Chairman LaMalfa, Ranking Member Torres, and fellow members of this Committee for holding this hearing."