Nydia Velázquez: “If I have to introduce legislation to go to the original affiliation…”

On the recordApril 17, 2018

If I have to introduce legislation to go to the original affiliation issue, I am going to do that.

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Velazquez emphasizes her willingness to legislate on the affiliation issue if necessary.

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Nydia Velázquez: “If I have to introduce legislation to go to the original affiliation issue, I am going to do that.”