; Whereas the vote would resolve any question as to the will of the territory because opponents of equality within the Nation for any reason—including, but not limited to, support of the current status or a desire for nationhood—could vote No ; Whereas we recognize the Department of Justice has issued an opinion and express our opposition to it on grounds that the plebiscite language is a simple, clear question and allows voters to vote for the status of their choice through the yes-or-no framework; Whereas those who favor Puerto Rico’s status as a territory or sovereign nation can vote No on the ballot in November; and Whereas Congress has the ultimate authority to admit new States regardless of any Department of Justice opinion in accordance with article IV, section 3, clause 1 of the Constitution: Now, therefore, be it