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Nydia M. Velazquez: “There are a litany of reasons to oppose this bill, but let's make it clear: one of them is that it will not do enough…”

On the recordNovember 3, 2017
There are a litany of reasons to oppose this bill, but let's make it clear: one of them is that it will not do enough for the people of Puerto Rico. These are U.S. citizens. They have fought, shed blood, and died in every major conflict. Now they need our help, and this bill does not supply it. Reject this bill. Vote ``no.''
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Nydia M. Velazquez
New York
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Nov 3, 2017

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