the FBI and all Federal law enforcement agencies need to do far more to deal with this problem.

I respectfully submit that there is ample justification to extend this provision for an additional period of years or better yet to make it permanent.

I respectfully urge extension of two tax provisions that expired in 2011 and that are of great importance to Puerto Rico's economy.

The territories are treated unequally under many Federal programs, and the cover over program helps to compensate for this fact.

I have worked hard to raise awareness in the Federal Government about drug-related violence in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

In order to reduce drug-related violence in Puerto Rico and the USVI, and to make the territories a less attractive transshipment point for drug trafficking organizations seeking to supply the U.S. market, Puerto Rico Governor Luis…

Puerto Rico has nearly the same number of annual murders that Texas does, even though Texas is home to 25 million people.

Therefore, I respectfully ask the committee to work with me to ensure that total funding for the National Guard Counterdrug Support Program is increased, and in particular to ensure that Puerto Rico receives its fair share of whatever…

Over 110 people have died in immigration custody since 2003. Too many others have been subject to rape, abuse, or medical neglect.

That assertion does not even pass the laugh test. But nobody should find it amusing.

I must respectfully say that I find the premise of today's hearing to be misguided and, frankly, appalling.