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On the recordJune 23, 2009
If Puerto Rico were a state, it would have six representatives in Congress instead of only one who cannot be the deciding vote on the Floor of the House.
Said by
Alan Grayson
Democratic · Florida

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Grayson argues for statehood for Puerto Rico to enhance its representation.

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