As our nation prepares to mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, I recognize that more than 125 years ago, the United States established a governing framework for the territories that still shape these relationships today.
Martin Heinrich: “As our nation prepares to mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, I recognize that more than 125 years…”
On the recordJune 24, 2026
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Opening remarks at Senate hearing on U.S. Territories.
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