Apr 13, 2021
H.R. 1522's legitimacy was not manufactured politically, behind closed doors, but is the product of democracy itself, by the voice of our people.
Raúl Grijalva
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Raúl Manuel Grijalva is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 3rd congressional district since 2003. A member of the Democratic Party, Grijalva has been an advocate for environmental protection, education, and healthcare reform throughout his tenure in Congress. He has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives, particularly those aimed at addressing climate change and promoting social justice.
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Apr 13, 2021
The Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act, H.R. 1522 and S. 780, directly respond to that mandate, and we urge you to support it and help get it approved as soon as possible.
Apr 13, 2021
If you support this process, you are not acknowledging the clear cut decision that was made in November.
Apr 13, 2021
Congress has a critical role in this decision, and how it is going to be made.
Apr 13, 2021
Congress has a moral, political, and legal obligation to resolve Puerto Rico's political status.
Apr 13, 2021
I have no doubt presidents would be visiting, candidates for president would be visiting.
Apr 13, 2021
This `D minus' rating, I think, further presses the effort we need to undertake to address the historic need and inequity related to Puerto Rico and its residents in terms of the support American citizens in Puerto Rico deserve and merit…
Apr 13, 2021
I will continue advocating for equity in Federal assistance under the Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid.
Apr 13, 2021
The U.S.-Puerto Rico political relationship has been the subject of past discussion in this Committee.
Apr 13, 2021
I want to begin by thanking my colleagues for taking the time to join us for this Full Committee hearing to discuss legislation to resolve Puerto Rico's political status.
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