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Norma Torres: For the Puerto Rican economy to grow, their leadership must step up and make some tough decisions.

On the recordMarch 21, 2017
For the Puerto Rican economy to grow, their leadership must step up and make some tough decisions.
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Norma Torres
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Torres emphasizes the need for Puerto Rican leadership to make difficult choices for economic growth.

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