Luis Gutiérrez: “We are going to ultimately decide on one status. But let's remember this is irrevocable.”

I ask you, what more does it take to make the will of my people be Heard?

This must also be taken together with the fact that Puerto Ricans have never favored independence.

We have an opportunity to rectify Puerto Rico's long-standing colonial status which has resulted in its people being treated as second-class citizens.

Statehood means complete protection of the U.S. Constitution to more than 3 million Americans.