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On the recordOctober 21, 2019
Until the people of Puerto Rico take responsibility for their votes, for the officials they have elected, and then set things right, how can they make a case for statehood?
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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He questions Puerto Rico's case for statehood based on voter responsibility.

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