Anibal Acevedo Vila

I'm not going to impose my vision on the people of Puerto Rico. ”

Nobody can doubt Puerto Rico, sociologically, linguistically, culturally, and historically, is a nation. We have our own rich culture, thousand years of history, unique territory, and almost everyone's first language is Spanish, not English. ”

Since its inception, the American nation has had on its official seal the following motto: 'e pluribus unum,' which in Latin means, 'from the many, one.' That would change dramatically if Puerto Rico were to become a state. ”

Washington is a very complicated city. You have to work the personal relationships. They are politicians, they are congressmen, they are senators, but they are human beings. And for them to get to know you on a personal level really, really makes the difference. ”

We must all work together to bring the best to Puerto Rico. ”

With great powers come great responsibilities; with plenary powers come plenary responsibilities. ”