Stacey Plaskett actually said...

"A permanent FEMA process--presence, sorry, in the territory or enter the fact that this is to become our new reality and that a permanent presence would mean a more efficient experience."

"I think people need to be aware that this is probably the only time that the U.S. House of Representatives have had a formal hearing here in the United States Virgin Islands."

"I first want to thank Chairman Farenthold for calling this hearing to examine the impact of the Federal Government's response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the U.S. Virgin Islands."

"To better prepare ourselves for future hurricanes, I've worked with Congress to introduce H.R. 4782, the Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Equitable Rebuild."