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On the recordDecember 14, 2022
It should not be surprising that 105 years after becoming U.S. citizens by birth, Puerto Ricans want to vote for President and to have voting representation in Congress.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

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Puerto Ricans desire statehood and voting rights after 105 years of citizenship.

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