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Raúl Grijalva: H.R. 1522's legitimacy was not manufactured politically, behind closed doors, but is the product of democracy itself, by…

On the recordApril 13, 2021
H.R. 1522's legitimacy was not manufactured politically, behind closed doors, but is the product of democracy itself, by the voice of our people.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva emphasizes the democratic legitimacy of H.R. 1522 regarding Puerto Rico's statehood.

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