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On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
I was attorney general of Puerto Rico at the time, and I lobbied hard for this law.
Said by
Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Pierluisi emphasizes his advocacy for the COPS Office legislation during his tenure as attorney general.

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