Apr 13, 2021
Now that Puerto Ricans have publicly and officially asked for statehood, it is time for the United States officially to offer it.
Bruce Westerman
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Bruce Eugene Westerman is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 4th congressional district since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Westerman has focused on issues such as natural resources, forestry, and environmental policy during his time in office. He has been an advocate for sustainable forestry practices and has worked on legislation aimed at improving the management of public lands. Westerman has also been involved in discussions around economic development and job creation in Arkansas.
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Apr 13, 2021
Puerto Rico is, and always has been, a U.S. territory, and Congress retains plenary power to govern the island.
Apr 13, 2021
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Let's take the sword as once the young American Republic started to lead the free world.
Apr 13, 2021
The federal government systematically discriminate against American Citizens, not only on the island, but in all the five populated territories.
Apr 13, 2021
There are two, and only two, real self-determination options for Puerto Rico: statehood and independence.
Apr 13, 2021
I am strongly inclined to Mr. Soto's and Miss Gonzalez-Colon's proposal, but it does trouble me...
Apr 12, 2021
I have been hearing a lot of talk about a rushed process, but looking at the data, this process has taken 20 years.
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