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On the recordJune 23, 2009
Clearly, the framers of the Constitution did not intend some American citizens to be deprived of rights that other American citizens enjoy.
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Luis Fortuño
Puerto Rico

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Fortuno emphasizes the constitutional rights of Puerto Rican citizens.

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May 18, 2010

it probably makes sense to go straight to a--to one vote on the 4 options.

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Jun 20, 2012

Do not give up on Puerto Rico and the USVI.

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May 18, 2010

Why does Congress need to act? Because there is a patently obvious need for the territory's real options to be clarified.

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May 18, 2010

I sense pushback on the first round of votes.

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