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On the recordJune 23, 2015
Yet, instead of open democratic self-determination, the ideological faction clinging to the status quo insists on obstructing the will of the people.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

Editor's note · Context

Pierluisi criticizes those resisting democratic processes regarding Puerto Rico's political status.

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