With Scott visiting Puerto Rico, Nelson commemorates hurricane anniversary from Miami
The Democrat, who is running for re-election against
"You want me to get into the politics, and I don't think on this somber, solemn occasion of the trauma that the Puerto Rican people have gone [through] should I get into a tit for tat in politics. There's going to be plenty of time for that," Nelson said.
But with Scott in
"I'll let you judge [Scott's efforts to help
Asked if he would visit
"I do [but] not before the election," he said. "My election is here but I expect other officials in the island will be coming to
Nelson, who spoke Thursday at a press conference held at the
The purpose of the event was to highlight efforts to speed up recovery on the island and to criticize the federal government's preparations for Hurricane Maria and its response to the storm's devastation.
"This should not be happening to our American citizens," Nelson said. "
Both
Nelson said he was not surprised the
"How about rebuilding the electrical system so that we have back-ups and it's not all dependent on the generating plant down in Ponce, on the southern end of the island? How about reintegrating solar?" Nelson said. "If we plan ahead with solar, then there will be adequate back-ups when the next hurricane comes. As we know, the Carribean and even
Penelas, who served on the county commission in 1992 when Hurricane Andrew roared through
"I think today is about recognizing that there is so much more to be done. It truly is a forgotten island," he said. "And to me it's ironic, especially in the political environment that we're in now, where many people are congratulating themselves for everything that has occurred already yet they forget like the senator mentioned that there is so much need."
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