On the recordMay 24, 2017
I have been in Congress 27 years and you are the first Secretary to mention the Territories, I was born in Puerto Rico, without having to be prodded by me to mention the Territories.
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congress.govI have been in Congress 27 years and you are the first Secretary to mention the Territories, I was born in Puerto Rico, without having to be prodded by me to mention the Territories.
Serrano commends the Secretary for acknowledging U.S. Territories during a hearing.
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