Political Quotes

“This is a time of unprecedented opportunity to rebuild our highways and roads as well as harden our utilities and infrastructure. I was delighted to welcome Chairmen Peterson and DeFazio, along with members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Agriculture Committee to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Members were able to meet with FEMA officials to discuss the territory's disaster recovery progress and objectives regarding housing, power, education, and project obligations and formulation. The delegations toured the hospital, the Arthur Richards School, Alexander Henderson School, as well as the STEP home. Members of the Agriculture Committee, with local farmers, officials, and USDA representatives, discussed challenges and opportunities for agriculture in the Virgin Islands. They also visited the U.S. Virgin Islands Agriculture Fair, which is the largest in the Caribbean. They saw firsthand the diversity of agriculture in the Virgin Islands and the resourcefulness of farmers to supply the growing demand for local and regional products. Madam Speaker, I am grateful to the committee members for coming. I am looking forward to working with them. My staff and I are committed to continuing to work with Chairmen DeFazio and Peterson to ensure that the future of local farmers, highways, and infrastructure are guaranteed all the resources needed. ____________________”