Political Quotes

On the recordMay 18, 2010
The intervening months have only strengthened my conviction that the proposed constitution, despite its many flaws, must be returned to the people of the Virgin Islands for acceptance or rejection by referendum.
Said by
Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

Editor's note · Context

The constitution should be submitted to the people for a referendum despite its deficiencies.

Share & report

More from Pedro Pierluisi

Apr 13, 2021

A yes-or-no vote cannot be fairer. A yes-or-no vote cannot be more inclusive.

congress.gov
Apr 13, 2021

They would be our gladiators. They would be fighting for us whenever we face a natural disaster.

congress.gov
Nov 16, 2022

I am devoting--it is my call--$500 million of CDBG-MIT funding to provide, basically, solar systems with batteries to roughly 25,000 low-income households.

congress.gov
Nov 16, 2022

What is being done with the billions of dollars in aid? What are the plans? When will we see results?

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation