“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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On the recordFebruary 25, 2015
You are basically saying that we are well intentioned, but wrong, that we are not actually acting in Puerto Rico's best interest, but that your clients are.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico
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Pierluisi criticizes opposing views on the bill's impact on Puerto Rico.

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