Jesús "Chuy" García tweeted the following:
"the future for generations of Puerto Ricans living on the island and across the diaspora. We have an opportunity to rectify Puerto Ricos long-standing colonial status, which has resulted in its people being treated as second-class citizens "Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Jesús "Chuy" García:
"The colonization of Puerto Rico is a shameful part of our countrys history. From the moment the U.S. took control of the island, to a century of limited citizenship, the imposition of PROMESA, and our failures in disaster response,"Read on Twitter
"Puerto Ricos relationship with the U.S. is rooted in a history of racism, exploitation, and oppression. The time is now for the process of decolonization and self-determination on the island."Read on Twitter
"As a Member representing one of the largest and most vibrant Puerto Rican communities in the country, I do not take this decision lightly. The outcome from todays committee markup, and eventually, votes in the full House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate will determine"Read on Twitter
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