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On the recordJune 23, 2015
I am sure that, once we put Puerto Rico on the path to statehood, we will grow, we will have a better quality of life, and our people will stay in Puerto Rico.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

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Pierluisi expresses confidence that statehood will improve life in Puerto Rico and retain its citizens.

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