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Pelosi Statement on the Nomination of Pedro Pierluisi for Puerto Rico Secretary of State

August 2, 2019

Contact: Speaker's Press Office,
202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement following the nomination of former Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi to become the next Secretary of State of Puerto Rico. If confirmed by the Legislative Assembly, Pierluisi will become the next governor of Puerto Rico:

"Exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest, the people of Puerto Rico spoke clearly and loudly and held their government accountable. It is up to the people of Puerto Rico to decide who will lead them into the future. Respect for Puerto Rico's sovereignty demands nothing less.

"Pedro Pierluisi, as Resident Commissioner, was a firm and persistent voice for Puerto Rico in Congress, fighting tirelessly for equitable federal treatment and for expanded economic opportunity for all. Pedro Pierluisi has been a respected, strong and relentless champion for the people of Puerto Rico.

"Democrats in Congress will continue to support our fellow American citizens in Puerto Rico in the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Maria and in building a stronger future for themselves, their children and their communities."

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