Political Quotes

On the recordJune 23, 2009
We are Puerto Ricans first. Second, sovereignty. Sovereignty is the right of the people to choose.
Said by
Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

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Emphasizes Puerto Rican identity and the importance of sovereignty.

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