Political Quotes

To pretend to continue a fruitless and pointless discussion by including independence or free association in a self-determination process, is a mockery of the democratic vote of Puerto Ricans.

We have held a more than one referendum in which the majority of the people have voted, unequivocally for statehood.

Gutierrez, Luis, Former Representative, Illinois' 4th District, Chicago, Illinois.

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