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On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
the solution emanates without a fair distribution of power between the people of Puerto Rico and the Congress of the United States.
Said by
Luis Fortuno
Republican · Puerto Rico

Editor's note · Context

Fortuno emphasizes the need for equitable power distribution in addressing Puerto Rico's crisis.

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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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I hope this Committee, like the House before it, will show respect for the people of Puerto Rico by leveling with them about their real choices.

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