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On the recordJuly 31, 2013
I represent more U.S. citizens--3.6 million--than 42 senators.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

Editor's note · Context

Pedro Pierluisi emphasizes the population of Puerto Rico compared to U.S. Senate representation.

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