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On the recordJune 23, 2009
It is time to tear down that wall. I urge the Committee to favorably consider H.R. 2499.
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Luis Fortuno
Republican · Puerto Rico

Editor's note · Context

Fortuno advocates for H.R. 2499 to address political inequality for Puerto Ricans.

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