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On the recordApril 13, 2021
No one in Puerto Rico wants independence, nor continue to be confused with political status alternatives which do not fit within the U.S. constitutional framework.
Said by
Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Grijalva emphasizes Puerto Rico's desire for clarity in political status, rejecting independence.

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