Pedro Pierluisi said...

Puerto Ricans have only me, a Resident Commissioner. I can debate, I can speak, but I cannot vote on the Floor--and I represent 3.5 million American citizens.

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Pierluisi highlights the lack of voting rights for Puerto Ricans despite representing millions.

06/23/2015

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