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Bruce Westerman: If enacted, the Puerto Rico voters would need to ratify being admitted to the Union.

On the recordApril 13, 2021
If enacted, the Puerto Rico voters would need to ratify being admitted to the Union.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the implications of H.R. 1522 for Puerto Rico's statehood.

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