Governor Rosselló thanks and emphasizes prompt action by Congress after Hurricane Maria
(October 12, 2017 – San Juan) Governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló, said that "the approval in Congress today of the initial measure of assistance for Puerto Rico represents an important federal action that will allow the government of Puerto Rico to have the necessary liquidity to continue operating and complying with payroll and pension payments, as well as providing essential services to the people."