Rob Bishop actually said...

"Unfortunately, the Democrat bill under consideration here today is not a realistic step forward for the island, but another empty attempt to halt real progress for our fellow Americans."

"Let's face it, the problems that Puerto Rico is facing right now, that the island is facing, simply come from a lot of bad decisions that were made in past governments."

"This entire process was always intended to be temporary."

"Changing it is not going to solve the issue at hand. It is like trying to expand home plate."