Quotes of: Rico Keyword

Puerto Rico was the Republic of Texas on jet-fuel testosterone and psychedelic estrogen.

Puerto Rico City - A Novel

The government of Puerto Rico has every right to hold a plebiscite, to consult the people of Puerto Rico regarding their wishes. But the truth is that for a change in the status of Puerto Rico to happen, you need both Congress and Puerto Rico agreein...

Pedro Pierluisi

Now that the there is a path for the people of Puerto Rico to express their self-determination on Puerto Rico's political status, there are some who seek to block that path.

Dick Thornburgh

After four centuries of Spanish rule, Puerto Rico was ceded to the United States in 1898. Residents were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917, and the federal government has allowed Puerto Rico to exercise authority over its local affairs in a manner sim...

Pedro Pierluisi

[Roger and Rico point their guns at each other, at point blank range] Roger: Hold it! [Rico breaks and begins to run away] Roger: Don't go out there! [Rico is shot and screams as he falls off the tenement rooftop]

Dawn of the Dead

I had such a great upbringing in Puerto Rico, and it was just a very normal life.

Roselyn Sanchez

You know, you may not be born in Puerto Rico, but Puerto Rican is definitely born in you.

Rosie Perez

American imperialism is often traced to the takeover of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii in 1898.

Noam Chomsky

My mom's family is Russian Jewish, and my dad's Puerto Rico Catholic, so it's kind of a weird mix.

Ian Gomez

'Teen Beach Movie' was a lot of fun because we were in Puerto Rico on an island - you can't even call it work!

Ross Lynch

Over 90 percent of parents in Puerto Rico want their children to be totally fluent in English.

Luis Fortuno

El socialismo es un sistema que prefiere que los pobres sean más pobres con tal que los ricos sean menos ricos.

Margaret Thatcher

We're going to Puerto Rico, where we're gonna close. And we're so excited, we can't see straight.

Chita Rivera

Yet, individuals and corporations in Puerto Rico pay no federal income tax.

Dick Thornburgh

When I married Wilnelia, one of the first things I wanted to know about Puerto Rico was the quality of the golf courses.

Bruce Forsyth

I'm proud of who I am, and I'm proud I grew up in Puerto Rico.

Raul Labrador

Federal program and services outlay in Puerto Rico is approximately $10 billion per year.

Dick Thornburgh

But being on location and shooting, whether its in Puerto Rico or Atlanta, it always reminds me of how really cool my job can be. Interacting with the fans is one of the best parts of it.

Dwayne Johnson

If U.S. national sovereignty continues, it is only as a state that Puerto Rico will have permanent 10th Amendment powers over its non-federal affairs, as well as voting power in Congress.

Dick Thornburgh

However, the sovereignty of the states is constitutionally defined and recognized, while the powers of the local government in Puerto Rico are defined by, and subject to alteration under, federal statutory law.

Dick Thornburgh

My grandfather came over from Puerto Rico and raised his kids speaking English so that it would be easier for them to assimilate.

Aubrey Plaza