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On the recordMay 18, 2010
We all know what Statehood means, and there are 50 successful examples of that. We all know what independence means, and we all know what the present territorial status means.
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Luis Fortuño
Puerto Rico

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Fortuno outlines the known options for Puerto Rico's political status.

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