Luis Gutiérrez: “I would like to ask unanimous consent that the op-ed written by my colleague, Congressman Mike Coffman, titled 'The Time…”

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

Congress must grant us the equal rights and equal responsibilities that we have earned with the blood of our veterans and the tears of their mothers, wives, children and families.

We, the US Citizens of Puerto Rico; hereby let it be known, have had extensive patience awaiting for the United States Congress to resolve the status of Puerto Rico!

Pass the Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act as soon as possible and together we can help make America a more perfect Union.