On the recordJune 20, 2012
There is no room, there should be no room for partisan politics in dealing with this issue.
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congress.govThere is no room, there should be no room for partisan politics in dealing with this issue.
Emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation on public safety in Puerto Rico.
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