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On the recordFebruary 25, 2015
In 2012, in fact, the American citizens of Puerto Rico voted to reject their current status, and more voters favored statehood than any other status option.
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Luis Gutiérrez
Democratic · Illinois

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Gutierrez highlights Puerto Rico's vote against current status and support for statehood.

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