On the recordOctober 21, 2015
For Puerto Rico to prosper, it must be treated equally, and to be treated equally, it must become a state.
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congress.govFor Puerto Rico to prosper, it must be treated equally, and to be treated equally, it must become a state.
Pierluisi asserts that statehood is essential for Puerto Rico's prosperity.
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