"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."
"Without this Board, without the structure we have in hand, those three goals--the economic success, the governmental stability, as well as the path to statehood--are going to be significantly retarded..."
"Today, unfortunately, we sit here to consider the exact opposite of what a bi-partisan compromise looks like."
"It was made possible by the sincere and genuine commitments made by both Democrats and Republicans to put aside politics, realize we were dealing with an unprecedented situation, and work for the bett..."
"Despite progress with the Board, little changed in the past 3 years in Puerto Rico's government, other than the resignation of the previous governor."
"If you say of your elders, I am going to go on for another 3 minutes."
"Three years ago this Committee crafted a bi-partisan compromise between the then Republican-controlled Congress and the Obama administration Treasury Department to help bring stability to Puerto Rico'..."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman pro tem. I just want to quickly thank the witnesses for being here."
"The PROMESA legislation was unique in the annals of Congress."
"Changing it is not going to solve the issue at hand. It is like trying to expand home plate."
"The idea that they will be passed in the Senate or signed by a President is delusional, at best."