Birth Quote by Luis A. Ferre

I am willing to bet that there are some Puerto Ricans who don’t know about [their status].

— Sonia Sotomayor

My father was born in Puerto Rico.

— Ritchie Torres

You know, you may not be born in Puerto Rico, but Puerto Rican is definitely born in you.

— Rosie Perez

I've actually been asked once or twice if I had some Puerto Rican in me.

— Grey Damon

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

I'm actually Hispanic, and my mother is Puerto Rican.

— Howie Dorough

My parents always talk about Puerto Rico. My dad's whole family lives in Puerto Rico. My great grandma lives in Puerto Rico and I…

— Danny Garcia

I don't focus on being a minority or being Puerto Rican.

— Alex Cora

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

Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens, but by their own choice, Puerto Rico is not a state. The relationship has worked well for Puerto Rico…

— Anibal Acevedo Vila

It is quite understandable that Puerto Ricans seek to preserve a cultural sense of identity without separating politically from U.S. national sovereignty.

— Dick Thornburgh

I am second-generation American, and my grandparents are from Puerto Rico.

— Laurie Hernandez