that is why we agreed to a formula that benefits Puerto Rico and the children of Puerto Rico. Those of us in the 42 States who will lose money, because those who agreed to the formula believe that we should help the young people in Puerto Rico. So the new formula will be very helpful to Puerto Rico.
Discussing a funding formula for Puerto Rico during a House floor debate.
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