Nydia Velázquez actually said...

This is a most important process in our relationship of the United States keeping a colony for 123 years; that it is our responsibility to p...

It includes a transition plan.

we want to make sure that not only the wealthiest 1 percent... have the opportunity to be engaged and participate democratically

the government will use public funds to hold this special election at a time when Puerto Rico continues to face a financial crisis