Friday, October 13, 2017

New York Assemblyman Responds to Trump's Threats to Remove Aid from Puerto Rico


Team Blake, Casa Boricua Senior Center and Forest House residents gathered items to send to Puerto Rico through the New York State coordinated response. 

 The following statement was submitted by New York State Assemblyman Michael Blake. 

When crisis strikes, we see our leader’s true colors. The colors we see today, amidst one of the largest natural disasters in our history, are simply revolting. President Trump’s remarks today that aid and first responders will not last “forever” are just a continuation of inaction and divisive rhetoric that may in fact have a serious impact on American lives. Puerto Rico and its people need healing, food, water, hygiene products, power and the aid of their fellow Americans. They do not need to be dragged into divisive and destructive tweets. America needs its national government more than ever. It is time for Congress to send funding and aid where it’s needed most - helping our American brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico

Over the past few weeks our office has worked tirelessly to send over 2,000 pounds of necessities to Puerto Rico. Items like feminine products, batteries, toothbrushes, toothpaste and the daily necessities that make quality of life possible.

Furthermore, my office and I continue to support our constituents and Puerto Rican's by continuing to send more resources and goods in the coming weeks.

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