[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 9, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H3906]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING VIRGIN ISLANDS-PUERTO RICO FRIENDSHIP

  (Ms. PLASKETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. PLASKETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Virgin Islands-
Puerto Rico friendship, celebrated throughout the month of October--but 
I just wanted to get everybody geared up for it now--in which we 
recognize the bond between our territories, united by history, culture, 
and shared values.
  For generations, our islands have been connected by more than just 
Caribbean waters. We share a history of oppression and colonialism, 
linguistic heritage, cultural traditions, and Caribbean resilience. Our 
families have deep ties, our businesses have collaborated, and we have 
supported each other through hurricanes and celebrations alike.
  From Carnival to culinary traditions, from music to literature, the 
Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico continue to enrich each other's cultural 
landscape.
  Today, we recommit to strengthening these ties through greater 
collaboration in education, economic development, and cultural 
exchange, and we will work together to fully include ourselves in the 
American experience.

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