On the recordMay 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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congress.govWhy does Congress need to act? Because there is a patently obvious need for the territory's real options to be clarified.
Fortuno argues for congressional action to clarify Puerto Rico's political status options.
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