Rep. Velazquez Issues Statement Calling for Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello's Resignation
July 19, 2019
July 19, 2019
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following statement calling for the resignation of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello:
"I have thought long and hard on the crisis of governance in Puerto Rico, both as a Puerto Rican woman and as a U.S. Member of Congress. I have a profound respect both for the institutions of democracy and for the sovereignty of the Island's people.
"I have long held - and continue to believe - that the Go . . .
"I have thought long and hard on the crisis of governance in Puerto Rico, both as a Puerto Rican woman and as a U.S. Member of Congress. I have a profound respect both for the institutions of democracy and for the sovereignty of the Island's people.
"I have long held - and continue to believe - that the Go . . .