Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 25, 2017
remember Puerto Ricans are American citizens, something the White House intermittently remembers and forgets
Said by
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the citizenship of Puerto Ricans in recovery efforts.

Share & report

More from Chris Van Hollen

Mar 25, 2025

Mr. President, I rise to join my Senate colleague Senator Alsobrooks to talk about the 1-year anniversary of the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore. We speak today on the floor on the eve of that solemn anniversary, and we remember…

Congressional Record · 2025-03-25
Mar 24, 2025

Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a dedicated public servant and Marylander Mark Sweeney, Principal Deputy Librarian of Congress. With almost 40 years of unwavering service to the Library of Congress, Mr. Sweeney has faithfully…

Congressional Record · 2025-03-24
Feb 27, 2025

This has been exposed as a lie. Many terminated probationary employees have already come forward with evidence of recent glowing performance reviews.

commondreams.org

Other voices in this conversation