Stacey Plaskett actually said...

"The situation is very grave and very critical."

"I am going to use this time, rather than asking you questions, just outlining for my colleagues the kind of situation that Virgin Islanders face."

"Virgin Islanders have a habit of just muddling through things, being proud, and not really being the type to complain."

"Help us in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Help us in all of the U.S. territories."