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On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
The goal of Congress, if it pursues the authority's creation, should be to provide Puerto Rico with the best means available to help remedy the fiscal distress as soon as possible.
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Ann Claire Williams
Illinois

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Congress aims to help Puerto Rico's financial issues effectively.

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