Grant us more powers, not less; grant us more democracy, not less; grant us the tools to move forward because, I can… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Democracy 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… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Go Copy Share Image
I believe - and so do most Puerto Ricans - that the ideas that will prevail in the new century will be… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Believe Copy Share Image
The majority of the people of Puerto Rico support commonwealth. — Anibal Acevedo Vila Majority Copy Share Image
We must all work together to bring the best to Puerto Rico. — Anibal Acevedo Vila Best 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… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Always 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… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Culture Copy Share Image
If there is a problem with democracy, the answer has to be more democracy. — Anibal Acevedo Vila Answer 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,… — Anibal Acevedo Vila American 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… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Apply 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… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Dreams Copy Share Image
Washington is a very complicated city. You have to work the personal relationships. They are politicians, they are congressmen, they are senators,… — Anibal Acevedo Vila City Copy Share Image
A 97-percent win is the kind of result you get in a one-party regime. — Anibal Acevedo Vila Get Copy Share Image
The war in Iraq has fractured the political will of the United States and the world. — Anibal Acevedo Vila Fractured Copy Share Image
I'm not going to impose my vision on the people of Puerto Rico. — Anibal Acevedo Vila Dreams Copy Share Image
With great powers come great responsibilities; with plenary powers come plenary responsibilities. — Anibal Acevedo Vila Come Copy Share Image
Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens, but by their own choice, Puerto Rico is not a state. The relationship has worked well for… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Create Copy Share Image
I believe that Attorney Fortuno has some styles that it seems to me are going to foster dialogue and good communication, and… — Anibal Acevedo Vila Believe Copy Share Image
The common goals of Puerto Rico and the United States have always been for the benefit of both. — Anibal Acevedo Vila Always Copy Share Image