Louie Gohmert: “It should be our goal to see that checks are in place to address some of the abuses we are going to hear about today.”

The bill did not allow, for example, Puerto Rico to remain a territory.

What a very fitting and appropriate tribute to such selfless servants. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Hill). Remembering R.D. Kinsey

The government must take responsibility and fix the major issues that are facing Puerto Rico before we even begin any serious discussion here about statehood.

It is absolutely not the way to deal with it.