Luis Gutiérrez: “But 'mismanage'--did you pay off your car debt? Did you pay off a car debt with those 'mismanaged' funds?”

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

The United States Congress, which imposes rules, out of our control, which make it impossible to get our act together.

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