Luis Gutiérrez: “George W. Bush said that 'family values do not end at the Rio Grande.'”

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

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.

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

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.