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Barack Obama: “Above all, it would be an injustice if we fail to act now, because gradualism may limit the solutions and options…”

On the recordMay 18, 2010
Above all, it would be an injustice if we fail to act now, because gradualism may limit the solutions and options available to the next generation.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Warning against inaction that could restrict future options for Puerto Rico.

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