I want to begin by expressing my appreciation to Chairman Rahall. Both of us believe that after 111 years, it is imperative that the 111th Congress finally ask the people of Puerto Rico for their views on the island's future.
Pierluisi emphasizes the need for Congress to seek Puerto Rico's opinion on its future.
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most, if not all, territories that have become states were under-performing the states financially and economically.
We respectfully ask this Committee and Congress to help us address some additional challenges that we are facing in our ongoing post-disaster reconstruction.
We proved that when you treat us equally, we can do as well or better than anybody in the States.
I thank you for favorably reporting H.R. 8393 out of this Committee and urge Congress to approve it.
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