(CNN) -- At a time when Republicans are reaching out to the Hispanic community, why are some in my party treating the U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico differently than the U.S. citizens in the 50 states? When the federal government pays close to 80% of Medicaid costs for states with similar populations, why are House Republicans cutting the federal share of Puerto Rico's Medicaid program to 20%? I believe leadership is about standing for what is right above politics and party, and that is the pledge I have made to the 3.7 million American citizens in Puerto Rico whom I represent. So I have to call it like it is: the U.S. House's anticipated move to exact a 65% cut to Medicaid funds for Puerto Rico is neither right nor fair, and I urge my Republican colleagues to change direction.
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Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuño: Some of my fellow Republicans being unfair to Puerto Rico
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He says the House GOP is seeking to cut Medicaid funding for the territory
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Fortuño: States with similar populations get 80% support; Puerto Rico would get 20%
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