To turn around and tell voters to go back to the drawing board and re-define multiple other options which the majority has rejected three times in the last eight years in favor of statehood, would not only be insulting to us, but effectively serve as a form of voter suppression.
Gutierrez criticizes Congress for potentially undermining Puerto Rico's statehood decision.
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It is Imperative that Congress eliminate the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico.
If you really believe in democracy, justice, government by the consent of the governed, you must not hesitate any further or give any more excuses.
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.
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