The people of Puerto Rico have told us time and time again through multiple plebiscites in recent years that they chose statehood. I think that we in Congress would be wise to listen to what the people of Puerto Rico are telling us.
Steny Hoyer: “The people of Puerto Rico have told us time and time again through multiple plebiscites in recent years that they chose…”
On the recordApril 13, 2021
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Hoyer emphasizes the importance of listening to Puerto Ricans' preference for statehood.
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