Political Quotes

Cynically entitled 'The Puerto Rican Democracy Act,' the bill purports to advance the principle of self-determination, yet it proposes the continuation of the colonial status of unincorporated territory.

I hope this Committee, like the House before it, will show respect for the people of Puerto Rico by leveling with them about their real choices.

I would say if you want to make a lot of money, just move to Washington and open a smoke-and-mirror shop.

Why does Congress need to act? Because there is a patently obvious need for the territory's real options to be clarified.