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On the recordOctober 21, 2019
Only through statehood will we be able to acquire the necessary tools to grow our economy and ensure our island's 3.2 million Americans are being treated equally.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Emphasizes the need for statehood to address Puerto Rico's economic issues.

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