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On the recordJune 24, 2019
Not only to help in Puerto Rico, but if something happens somewhere in California, New York, Florida, or Texas, the Puerto Rican companies can also participate.
Said by
Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Tlaib emphasizes the importance of Puerto Rican companies in disaster response across the U.S.

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