03/11/2018
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"The citizens I represent will only be able to have equal treatment and opportunity by becoming a state."
"the people of the territory have the right to determine its future political status otherwise."
"If I am here in DC willing to work and represent the people of the island, why can't the rest of Congress do that?"
"What actions will the government of Puerto Rico need to pursue to increase this participation in Federal programs?"