Luis Gutiérrez: “First of all, I believe the hurricanes have created a tragedy of epic proportions for Puerto Rico.”

It is Imperative that Congress eliminate the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico.

We are natural born U.S. citizens and want an equal seat at the table in the federal government that writes and implements the laws that we live under.

So, don't let anyone tell you that statehood will somehow diminish our cultural pride and heritage.

A majority of voters in Puerto Rico have requested statehood, now Congress must respond by officially offering it and allowing voters on the island to ratify their choice in a binding vote.