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On the recordJune 15, 2021
Puerto Ricans deserve to have the full facts and information about what not only the statehood bill contains but also what that transition would mean because we cannot make these decisions with a lack of information and find out afterwards that there are tax implications, financial implications, and status implications that may negatively affect their lives.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

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Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes the need for informed decision-making regarding Puerto Rico's statehood.

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