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On the recordJanuary 11, 2016
The burden is on the government of Puerto Rico to make the case that this agreement is in the best interests of the American citizens of Puerto Rico.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

Editor's note · Context

Stating the responsibility of Puerto Rico's government regarding a debt restructuring agreement.

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