Jesús "Chuy" García tweeted the following:
"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
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
"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"Read on Twitter
"While today marks an important first step in the decolonization process of Puerto Rico, I could not in good faith support the passage of H.R. 8393, Puerto Rico Status Act in its current form."Read on Twitter
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