"Statehood is not just about equality, but it is also about empowerment."
"This bill was introduced earlier this year by Congresswoman Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR-AL) and Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL-9)"
"I was just introducing 12 letters for the record, Mr. Chairman."
"We are watching. The world is watching to see if our civil rights will continue to be violated and by whom."
"That means a lot for the people of Puerto Rico knowing that Members of Congress... are participating in this hearing."
"The status quo is dead and the democratic will of the people of Puerto Rico is undeniable."
"There is nowhere to hide anymore, this Congress has the responsibility to act, and act now."
"Thank you, Mr. Gosar, for yielding and always in helping Puerto Rico in many of the issues and tasks."
"All those people that campaigned and voted against the statehood bill in the yes-or-no questions in November, do they have the right to overcome that majority?"
"the issues of Puerto Rico have been discussed for more than 100 years."
"I would love your office to work with us in terms of looking ways to extend that waiver that we do have for 2 years to make it permanent."