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On the recordApril 13, 2021
The federal government systematically discriminate against American Citizens, not only on the island, but in all the five populated territories.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Westerman criticizes federal discrimination against Puerto Ricans and other U.S. territories.

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