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On the recordMay 1, 2019
I think that we are not dealing with an issue of culture. We are dealing with American citizens that have not had access and equity in terms of how they are treated and how they are respected.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Grijalva emphasizes the need for equity and respect for Puerto Rican citizens.

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