Darren Soto actually said...

"The people of Puerto Rico deserve the opportunity to chart their own future, and in my view, the people of Puerto Rico have told us time and time again, through multiple plebiscites in recent years, t..."

"It is time to right that wrong."

"Statehood would afford the people living on the island all the rights, privileges, responsibilities, and equal treatment under federal programs that the current fifty states enjoy."

"I just wanted to express my appreciation to both you and to the Committee on working on the Oak Flat issue."