“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”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“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
I agree with now-President Obama. This bill, 2499, doesn't deal with either issue, either citizenship or a transfer of Puerto Rico to a foreign nation.
Said by
Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Pierluisi supports Obama's stance on citizenship and Puerto Rico's status in relation to Bill 2499.

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