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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congress.govClearly, the framers of the Constitution did not intend some American citizens to be deprived of rights that other American citizens enjoy.
Fortuno emphasizes the constitutional rights of Puerto Rican citizens.
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