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Darrell Issa: As I see it, structuring the plebiscite as a vote on Puerto Rico's admission as a state is consistent with U.S. law.

On the recordApril 7, 2014
As I see it, structuring the plebiscite as a vote on Puerto Rico's admission as a state is consistent with U.S. law.
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Darrell Issa
Republican · California

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Arguing for a statehood-focused plebiscite for Puerto Rico.

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