Even when we were under the Spanish flag, we had a movement that just wanted assimilation into Spain, a movement of autonomy - which has been the majority always - and a movement for separation. In that sense, Puerto Rico's… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Copy Share Image
The common goals of Puerto Rico and the United States have always been for the benefit of both. — Anibal Acevedo Vila Copy Share Image
Grant us more powers, not less; grant us more democracy, not less; grant us the tools to move forward because, I can assure you,… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Copy Share Image
Puerto Ricans, it doesn't matter where they live, it doesn't matter how long it's been since they visited the island, their hearts are there.… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Copy Share Image
I believe - and so do most Puerto Ricans - that the ideas that will prevail in the new century will be those similar… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Copy Share Image
The majority of the people of Puerto Rico support commonwealth. — Anibal Acevedo Vila Copy Share Image
Even when we were under the Spanish flag, we had a movement that just wanted assimilation into Spain, a movement of autonomy - which… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Copy Share Image
Nobody can doubt Puerto Rico, sociologically, linguistically, culturally, and historically, is a nation. We have our own rich culture, thousand years of history, unique… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Copy Share Image
If there is a problem with democracy, the answer has to be more democracy. — Anibal Acevedo Vila Copy Share Image
Since its inception, the American nation has had on its official seal the following motto: 'e pluribus unum,' which in Latin means, 'from the… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Copy Share Image
Statehood is not a model for economic development; it is simply a way to organize a federation. What statehood does in fiscal and economic… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Copy Share Image
Commonwealth is the only alternative for Puerto Rico. It is the only alternative that harmonizes the aspirations and goals of the modern world by… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Copy Share Image
