"No one in Puerto Rico wants independence, nor continue to be confused with political status alternatives which do not fit within the U.S. constitutional framework."
"On November 3, 2020, an undisputable majority of 53% of Puerto Rico's voters demanded change in a locally sponsored referendum calling for full democracy and equality through statehood."
"Last November, voters stood up to change that when an absolute majority of 53% demanded statehood in a locally sponsored referendum."
"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."
"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."
"If you support this process, you are not acknowledging the clear cut decision that was made in November."
"Congress has a critical role in this decision, and how it is going to be made."
"There will be a significant difference of opinion in the U.S. Senate."
"Congress has a moral, political, and legal obligation to resolve Puerto Rico's political status."
"I have no doubt presidents would be visiting, candidates for president would be visiting."
"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 citi..."