I really would hope that there is a sense of neutrality, so there is no--I don't know what is a better word, I am still learning how to speak English--interference, I suppose, undue influence I think is a better word, but that ultimately this decision must be made by the good people of Puerto Rico, and I think this legislation provides for that.
Fortuno emphasizes the need for Puerto Ricans to make their own decisions without outside influence.
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What is wrong is to, after 112 years, have formerly American citizens residing under conditions that are so unequal to their counterparts in the mainland.
the reasons to support this bill are so self-evident they should not have to be argued.
First of all, on behalf of the 4 million American citizens that reside in Puerto Rico, but especially the men and women that have served in uniform in defense of democracy since 1917, I cannot put a price tag on their lives, I'm very sorry.
Statehood is the arrangement under the Federal system under which American citizens, residing in a body politic, can actually enjoy the same benefits and obligations that other citizens residing in other States have.
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