On the recordJune 23, 2015
Our territories are a part of our Nation. Their residents are a part of our Nation. And, in fact, by an Act of Congress, they are American citizens.
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congress.govRaúl Grijalva: “Our territories are a part of our Nation. Their residents are a part of our Nation. And, in fact, by an Act of Congress…”
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Grijalva highlights the citizenship and importance of U.S. territories in national legislation.
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