Randy Weber: “I thank Judge Poe. He is exactly correct. Harvey cannot dampen our spirit or those of our neighbors and all of our first…”

“I thank Judge Poe. He is exactly correct. Harvey cannot dampen our spirit or those of our neighbors and all of our first responders, those who came and helped. Texas saw the first of four hurricanes this month. Think about that. Puerto Rico has seen the last two hurricanes. Maria did a number on the island. They are in need of so many things, but one thing is certain that they are not in need of: they have a leader here in Washington, D.C. She has got their back, and I am proud to yield to my good friend, Congresswoman Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon. Miss GONZALEZ-COLON of Puerto Rico. Thank you, Mr. Weber, for allowing me to speak in these Special Orders, and actually speaking about hurricanes. Mr. Speaker and Members, last week, Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, and it is by far the worst hurricane to do so in the last century. It came at a time when Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and most of the Caribbean were beginning to recover from the impact of Hurricane Irma just 10 days earlier. Keep in mind, also, that even before the winds and waves of Irma and Maria began to lash at the shores, Puerto Rico was already in a dire economic shape. We are still engaged in lifesaving operations, searching for and helping people who are in the greatest danger.…”