"it is crucial that Congress go beyond just renouncing the Insular Cases and use its constitutional power"
"The solution chosen by voters in Puerto Rico to determine its ultimate political status is clear."
"The Insular Cases as written denies democracy and equality and reflects abhorrent bias."
"This resolution will send an unequivocal message to the executive and judiciary branches of our government that we repudiate the cultural biases that these cases are based on."
"The Constitution's Territorial Clause gives Congress full power over the governing and fate of the territories and their residents."
"I am proud to represent the voices of Puerto Rico in Congress."
"Thank you, Madam Chairwoman Kaptur and Ranking Member Simpson for hosting these opportunities for members and allowing me the opportunity to testify from Puerto Rico."
"Does our bill, the Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Act, address the concerns by authorizing a self-executing process..."
"Is it required to have a federally sponsored referendum as a prerequisite for Congress to act?"
"Some argue that the result of November of last year was an invalid or illegitimate mandate for statehood..."
"Should Puerto Rico require that?"