02/04/2013
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"I encourage Congress to insist upon a real self-determination mechanism that will not force statehood upon the people of Puerto Rico."
"H.R. 2499 is anything but deliberative, open or unbiased."
"self-determination is a basic right to be addressed no matter how difficult."
"Americans should have access to the kind of health benefits Congress gets."