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Thomas Rivera Schatz: “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”

On the recordJune 23, 2009
A house divided against itself cannot stand.
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Thomas Rivera Schatz

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for unity in addressing Puerto Rico's status.

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