02/25/2013
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"our territories are a part of our Nation. Their residents are a part of our Nation. And, in fact, by an Act of Congress, they are American citizens."
"The 11 percent cut in Medicare only on the island, that is not an appropriate response to the economic crisis."
"Thank you for holding the hearing, and welcoming all the witnesses and former colleagues that are here with us today."
"Today's hearing will look at the relationship between Puerto Rico's political status and the economic challenges they are facing."