Affair Quote by Dick Thornburgh

Puerto Rico has two divergent paths forward. After a reasonable transition period, it could become a state. Or it can become a sovereign nation.

— Pedro Pierluisi

However, the sovereignty of the states is constitutionally defined and recognized, while the powers of the local government in Puerto Rico are defined by,…

— Dick Thornburgh

We are a possession of the United States. Congress has full authorization power over Puerto Rico.

— Ricardo Rossello

Puerto Rico is not a full part of the United States. We're a territory or a colonial territory.

— Ricky Rossello

The government of Puerto Rico has every right to hold a plebiscite, to consult the people of Puerto Rico regarding their wishes. But the…

— Pedro Pierluisi

Puerto Ricans are United States citizens, and I think that the issue of statehood or independence needs to be addressed and needs to be…

— Rosie Perez

We wish to be citizens of the United States or citizens of Puerto Rico. In either case, with all the inherent rights of a…

— Anonymous

The one key difference is that Puerto Rico is a colonial territory. We don't have representation. We have a difficult time getting funding from…

— Ricky Rossello

If Congress does its job in this regard, the residents of Puerto Rico will be empowered to act in their own self-interest and express…

— Dick Thornburgh

It is unbelievable that the federal court itself ignores that rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution apply in Puerto Rico.

— Eduardo Bhatia

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

In Puerto Rico, we continue to see the perpetuation of second-class citizenship in the United States.

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez