Stacey Plaskett actually said...

"American citizens in the U.S. Virgin Islands are suffering and questioning if their government is concerned about them."

"What I cannot agree on is the need for a hearing on shark finning today instead of a hearing on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the U.S. Virgin Islands."

"The President and leaders in Congress have committed to Americans in the Territories that they will receive the support they need."

"I will remain hopeful yet vigilant in my work to see that Congress delivers on the promises to support the Virgin Islands and the Territories."