Barack Obama actually said...

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.

06/23/2009

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That's not acceptable.

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