“The Judiciary Committee stands ready to advance President Trump's next Attorney General nominee.”
“the rot at the Department of Justice begins and ends with Donald Trump.”
“Democrats will fight this budget tooth and nail to ensure it never becomes law.”
“Donald Trump is one of the most unpopular presidents at this point in his presidency in history”
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“The moment I was born on U.S. soil I was born a citizen, and I’ll be damned if Donald Trump tries to take that away from me.”

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On the recordJune 23, 2009
In our democracy, elections have consequences. Last November, the people of Puerto Rico, by historic margins, spoke clearly in favor of self-determination and against those who would obstruct it.
Said by
Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Pierluisi emphasizes the importance of respecting Puerto Rico's recent electoral decision.

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