Nydia Velázquez: “We recognize there are some in Congress, such as Rep. Nydia Velazquez…”

On the recordApril 13, 2021

We recognize there are some in Congress, such as Rep. Nydia Velazquez (NY) and Sen. Robert Menendez (NJ), who oppose statehood for Puerto Rico.

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Democratic · New York

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Acknowledgment of opposition to Puerto Rico statehood from some Congress members.

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