Bernie Sanders in 2018 VT Senate race

On Budget & Economy: Restructure debt so Puerto Rico can rebuild

When people are suffering and hurting [in the aftermath of 2017's Hurricane Maria], you don't continue to squeeze them. We cannot allow Puerto Rico's budget to be balanced on the backs of the most vulnerable people--working families, veterans, the elderly, children and the poor. It is not only morally wrong, it is also economically unsustainable."

On Foreign Policy: Binding referendum on Guam's political status

Bernie believes that the people of Guam have the right to self-determination. Bernie supports the efforts of the people of Guam to hold a binding referendum on their desired future political status. This is a decision that should be made by the people of Guam without interference from the federal government.

Bernie believes that the people of Guam should have the same rights as any other American, including the right to vote for president and to have fair representation in the U.S. Congress. He supports the current efforts by the We the People Project to extend equal rights to all Americans who live in the U.S. Territories.

On Foreign Policy: Binding referendum on Puerto Rico statehood vs. independence

On Government Reform: Sovereign rights & voting rights for Native Americans

Time and time again, our Native American brothers and sisters have seen the federal government break solemn promises, and huge corporations put profits ahead of the sovereign rights of Native communities. Bernie will stand with Native Americans in the struggle to protect their treaty rights, advance traditional ways of life, and improve the quality of life for Native communities.

Bernie will stand with Native Americans to fight for Indian voting rights, just as he will defend the franchise in minority communities across the country.