On the recordFebruary 25, 2015
We can help by passing this legislation that I support and that has been offered for our consideration by the resident commissioner of Puerto Rico, Mr. Pierluisi.
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congress.govWe can help by passing this legislation that I support and that has been offered for our consideration by the resident commissioner of Puerto Rico, Mr. Pierluisi.
Gutierrez calls for support of legislation proposed by Puerto Rico's resident commissioner.
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