On the recordJune 23, 2009
I encourage Congress to insist upon a real self-determination mechanism that will not force statehood upon the people of Puerto Rico.
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congress.gov“I encourage Congress to insist upon a real self-determination mechanism that will not force statehood upon the people of Puerto Rico.”
Obama urged Congress to support genuine self-determination for Puerto Rico.
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