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On the recordJune 23, 2009
Congress has never formally consulted us about our preferences regarding the island's political status.
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Luis Fortuno
Republican · Puerto Rico

Editor's note · Context

Fortuno points out Congress's failure to engage with Puerto Rican citizens on their political status.

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