Stacey Plaskett actually said...

"We should not expect Puerto Rico to have a first class economy when we treat Puerto Ricans as second class citizens."

"Statehood is necessary for Puerto Rico to implement transformative change."

"We are expecting your support because that is what Americans do for one another."

"I would challenge any of you to be hit by two Category 5 hurricanes within 2 weeks back-to-back hitting directly and see your infrastructure standing at the level that ours has."