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It legislates for a community like Porto Rico with reference to the situation and wants of that community--not with reference to somebody else.
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Whitelaw Reid
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Editor's note · Context
Reid emphasizes the importance of tailoring legislation to the specific needs of Porto Rico rather than external interests.
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