I do not want to see FEMA be the primary responder here. I believe their role is to support State and local governments.
In order to do that, we have to de-politicize the authority, open it up to competition in order to attract private capital.
The Federal Oversight Board unanimously has asked for a chief transformation officer to take over the administration of the power authority ...
But, moreover, we must transform the energy sector and ensure lower-cost, more reliable power.
It is a subordinate role.
There is a governance issue. There is no doubt about it.
Puerto Rico does not want to return to D.C. with hat in hand in the future.
We are spending a lot of money, and it needs to be controlled.
Article I gave the Congress the right to declare war. Article II gave the Commander-in-Chief the right to conduct the military affairs.
Both of you seemed to indicate that continued congressional support would be welcome if it is a statement of unity.
You can repeal them as long as you have something else in its place.