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DGA Statement on Governor-Elect Pedro Pierluisi’s Victory in Puerto Rico
Democratic Governors Association Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement on Governor-Elect Pedro Pierluisi’s victory in Puerto Rico’s gubernatorial race:
“Congratulations to Governor-Elect Pedro Pierluisi on his victory in Puerto Rico. An accomplished attorney and longtime public servant, Governor-Elect Pierluisi has the right experience to lead Puerto Rico through the rest of the pandemic and on the long road to recovery.
“As Resident Commissioner, Governor-Elect Pierluisi fought for equal treatment under Obama’s Recovery Act, increased funding for Medicaid, updates to the island’s health care system, debt crisis relief, stronger support to fight crime and drug-trafficking, and fair political representation for the island. As governor, he will continue to fight for equality for the 3.2 million American citizens on the island, accelerate its recovery, improve access to affordable health care, empower small businesses, and to advocate tirelessly for his constituents at the national and local level.
“I look forward to serving with Governor-Elect Pedro Pierluisi and seeing all the great things he will accomplish for the people of Puerto Rico.”
El líder de la Asociación de Gobernadores Demócratas (DGA, por sus siglas en inglés), el también gobernador de Nueva Jersey, Phil Murphy, hizo las siguientes declaraciones luego de la victoria del gobernador-electo Pedro Pierluisi en la carrera por la gobernación de Puerto Rico.
“Felicitaciones al gobernador-electo Pedro Pierluisi por su victoria en Puerto Rico. Como exitoso abogado y dedicado servidor público, Pierluisi tiene la experiencia probada para liderar a Puerto Rico ante la pandemia y su largo camino hacia la recuperación.
“Como Comisionado Residente, el gobernador-electo Pierluisi luchó por un trato equitativo bajo la Ley de Recuperación de Obama, aumentos en fondos de Medicaid, mejoras al sistema de salud de la isla, alivios para la crisis de deuda pública, mayor apoyo federal para combatir el crimen y el narcotráfico, y representación digna para la isla. Como gobernador, continuará luchando por la igualdad para los 3.2 millones de ciudadanos americanos en Puerto Rico, para acelerar su recuperación, mejorar el acceso a servicios de salud, empoderar a los pequeños negocios, y abogar sin descanso por sus constituyentes a nivel nacional y local. Estoy deseoso de servir junto al gobernador-electo Pedro PIerluisi y de ver todos las grandes obras que logrará para Puerto Rico.”