On the recordMay 18, 2010
What is wrong is to, after 112 years, have formerly American citizens residing under conditions that are so unequal to their counterparts in the mainland.
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congress.govLuis Fortuno: “What is wrong is to, after 112 years, have formerly American citizens residing under conditions that are so unequal to…”
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Fortuno highlights the inequality faced by Puerto Ricans compared to mainland citizens.
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