H.R. 2070, ironically called the Puerto Rico Self Determination Act, is the farthest thing from self-determination. It is the epitome of colonialism.
We must respect this sacred mandate and abide by the will of the people.
We demand that you start treating us as equals and stop treating us as property.
We deserve equality as American citizens. And we will not stop this fight until we achieve it.
But as Congressman Soto said after the 2017 plebiscite, choosing to boycott a vote on Puerto Rico's political status is ...
As I see it, the Soto bill is response to the people of Puerto Rico choosing its preferred status in fair and legitimate...
Only through statehood will we have full equality as Americans and sending Senators and Congresspersons to Washington wi...
Would not ignoring the recent referendum vote in Puerto Rico be another form of voter suppression?
The Velazquez bill does the complete opposite, and creates an unfair process that Congress has never imposed on any terr...
I strongly urge the Members of this Committee to reject this approach.
Puerto Ricans deserve that this time be different. The U.S. Congress and the Biden Administration have a moral, legal an...