Political Quotes

Nydia Velázquez: “It would be cruel to have our people, the constituents I represent, go through years of endless debates and back and…”

On the recordApril 13, 2021
It would be cruel to have our people, the constituents I represent, go through years of endless debates and back and forth engagements with Congress, only to be left out in the end with no response to their clear intention to move toward equality and statehood.
Said by
Nydia Velázquez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Velazquez expresses concern about prolonged debates without resolution for Puerto Rican statehood.

Share

More from Nydia Velázquez

Feb 6, 2025

I don’t trust Elon Musk with this information, and I know the American people don’t, either.

democracynow.org
Jun 29, 2025

When agents hide their faces and identities they create chaos, fear, and open the door to abuse.

commondreams.org
Jun 29, 2025

If their operations are legitimate and above-board, why is there a need for anonymity, and why don't they need warrants to come onto private property?

commondreams.org
Jan 10, 2024

I urge my colleagues not to engage in knee-jerk reactions that set back our real progress toward creating a more equitable criminal justice system.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation