Stacey E. Plaskett

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1. “My own children have played around the bandstand without a marker to explain who built the gathering spot. A naming with a marker sharing the creator and the history of the bandstand can only bring our island closer together. This legislation was first introduced, as you have heard, from Congressman Ron de Lugo in the 103rd Congress. I am proud to bring it again in the 119th Congress. The Thurland family has long advocated for this recognition, and their persistence reflects the esteem in which their grandfather, their patriarch, is held across St. Croix. Peter G. Thurland, Sr., helped construct the Christiansted Bandstand, served his country with distinction, and dedicated decades to the cultural life of St. Croix. His name belongs on that landmark. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 8121.”

   House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗

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2. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 8121, legislation I introduced to designate the Christiansted Bandstand in Christiansted, St. Croix, in the Virgin Islands of the United States as the Peter G. Thurland, Sr., Bandstand. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Westerman, Ranking Member Huffman, along with the members and staff of the House Committee on Natural Resources, for their consideration of this bill and for advancing it to the floor. I appreciate their thoughtful attention to a matter that means a great deal to the people of St. Croix, and I look forward to working with Members on both sides of the aisle to advance this legislation to the President's desk. The Christiansted Bandstand is one of the most significant cultural landmarks in the U.S. Virgin Islands.”

   House of Representatives14 September 2026Source ↗

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3. “They represent the potential and promise of our home. As always, the small geographic space called the Virgin Islands does big ``tings.'' These students are an example of the potential of the Virgin Islands. These are the future scientists, engineers, and innovators of America. I thank the coaches and families for supporting our youth. I congratulate the students. I know they will represent us well in this week's competition and will remember to stay VI Strong. ____________________”

   House of Representatives29 April 2025Source ↗

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4. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize another example of the fierce brilliance of Virgin Islands youth. This week, the champions of the U.S. Virgin Islands Regional Science Bowl, the St. Croix Educational High School and Church of God Holiness Academy, stand in Washington, D.C., not just as competitors but as symbols of excellence, Caribbean intellect, and Virgin Islands pride. They represent not just their school.”

   House of Representatives29 April 2025Source ↗

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5. “Mr. Speaker, I stand here appalled and terribly disappointed at the actions of the Republican majority and the brazen cruelty and flagrant deceit with which Republicans in Congress and the Trump-Musk administration are trying to shove this fallacy down the throats of everyday American people. Nearly one in three Americans count on Medicaid. Yet Republicans are pushing a cut of at least $880 billion in Medicaid. What is the purpose? This is the purpose. As I sit on the Committee on Ways and Means, I know that they must add $7 trillion, trillion with a t, in giveaways to billionaire donors and big corporations, while ripping healthcare and food away from veterans, seniors, and children. Mr. Speaker, yes, Americans are fed up with the chaos.”

   House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗

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6. “Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the history of my home, the Virgin Islands of the United States. March is Virgin Islands History Month, and I thought I would take this time to enlighten you as to the significance and the unique history, Madam Speaker, that informs my work here in Congress every day representing my ancestral home, the home of my family for over 300 years, the U.S. Virgin Islands.”

   House of Representatives5 March 2025Source ↗

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7. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate three teachers from the Virgin Islands, Ms. Cherise Davis, Mr. Cornell Hanley, and Mr. Andre Douglas, for their outstanding contributions and exceptional dedication to their students and our community. Ms. Davis, an elementary teacher at Juanita Gardine Elementary School, is a committed community leader and an 11-year veteran of teaching. Mr.”

   House of Representatives27 February 2025Source ↗

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8. “Madam Speaker, today, I rise to acknowledge and congratulate the newly elected members of the Sixth Constitutional Convention in the Virgin Islands. The willingness of each one of them to help us move forward to achieve civil rights and self-determination as a collective people is commendable.”

   House of Representatives6 February 2025Source ↗

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9. “Last week, the Trump administration recklessly issued and then rescinded a memo freezing taxpayer funds lawfully appropriated by Congress to local agencies, nonprofits, and school districts. This week, Musk agents demanded access to the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, overriding laws and regulations and accessing the most sensitive personal information of every American. Every promise to lower costs and put the working and middle class first was a lie. The reckless quest to sell out the American people and silence opposition jeopardizes our national security and undermines the very foundation of our country. Mr. Speaker, Project 2025 is the playbook; fear is the weapon; and greed is the point.”

   House of Representatives5 February 2025Source ↗

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10. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a former prosecutor and a Republican political appointee in the Bush administration's Justice Department. I know the law. All I see is the President and Elon Musk's unelected cabal flagrantly breaking the law.”

    House of Representatives5 February 2025Source ↗

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11. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the new Governor of Puerto Rico, my Caribbean sister and former Member of Congress, Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon. I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on her remarkable work while a Member here in this body.”

    House of Representatives9 January 2025Source ↗

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