Luis Gutiérrez: “There should be no territories in this country. We need to move this issue forward one way or another.”

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

Not allowed Representation in Congress to US Citizens

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.

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