On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
At this juncture, I am convinced that Puerto Rico cannot either cut its way out of this crisis or tax its way out of this crisis. The only way out for Puerto Rico is to grow out of this crisis.
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congress.govAt this juncture, I am convinced that Puerto Rico cannot either cut its way out of this crisis or tax its way out of this crisis. The only way out for Puerto Rico is to grow out of this crisis.
Pierluisi emphasizes the need for economic growth in Puerto Rico to overcome its crisis.
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