Bruce Westerman actually said...

"The federal government systematically discriminate against American Citizens, not only on the island, but in all the five populated territories."

"Let's take the sword as once the young American Republic started to lead the free world."

"Congress does not have the power to create a permanent union between Puerto Rico and the United States except by admitting Puerto Rico into statehood."

"Puerto Rico is, and always has been, a U.S. territory, and Congress retains plenary power to govern the island."