Al Green actually said...

"I would like to thank Mr. Barr for his willingness to work with me."

"I understand the passion associated with what is happening there after having made my visit."

"We want to do all that we can to be of assistance to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico simply because of the need that exist and the fact that these are American citizens."

"I would like to thank her for initiating the effort to bring this bill to fruition."