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Roger Wicker: “I do oppose the bill and oppose the rule, Mr. Speaker, because I do not believe the American people have enough facts…”

On the recordMarch 4, 1998
I do oppose the bill and oppose the rule, Mr. Speaker, because I do not believe the American people have enough facts about this issue. I do not believe the American people are prepared to have their national legislature move on a decision concerning Puerto Rican statehood. Now, there are people who have risen on the floor today and previously, who said this is not a statehood bill, but I would submit to my colleagues, Mr. Speaker, that this is very much a statehood bill.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Opposing a bill related to Puerto Rican statehood during a House floor debate.

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