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On the recordJune 10, 2020
any discussions on solutions or changes of what will take place in Puerto Rico without the discussions or the commitment and inclusion of the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico are futile.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva emphasizes the importance of including Puerto Rico's Resident Commissioner in discussions about the island's future.

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