Luis Gutiérrez: “Although the majority of legal immigrants were 'qualified,' most were nonetheless barred from SSI and Food Stamps until…”

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

The US citizens of Puerto Rico public must be heard!

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!

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.