On the recordJune 23, 2009
Perhaps 200 years ago it was something that could be worked out. Now, it is something that has to be resolved right away.
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congress.govPerhaps 200 years ago it was something that could be worked out. Now, it is something that has to be resolved right away.
Fortuno stresses the urgency of resolving Puerto Rico's political status.
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