Political Quotes

On the recordJune 23, 2015
I firmly believe independence is not the right economic answer to our situation.
Said by
Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

Editor's note · Context

Pierluisi states that independence is not a viable economic solution for Puerto Rico.

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