There will be other steps in this process during which I hope some of those real, legitimate questions can be answered. We should allow the Puerto Rican people to make their choice about their future. I know, certainly, the Puerto Rican population, who have families back in the community, this is what they are looking for. I am proud to stand with them and their family members if they have the opportunity to freely determine the future of their beloved island.
On the recordDecember 15, 2022
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