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On the recordNovember 16, 2022
We proved that when you treat us equally, we can do as well or better than anybody in the States.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

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Governor Pierluisi highlights Puerto Rico's success in vaccination during COVID-19 when treated equally.

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