On the recordJune 23, 2015
Puerto Rico has been denied these tools far too long, and as long as our options are defined by the powers of this Congress, we will always be at your mercy.
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congress.govPuerto Rico has been denied these tools far too long, and as long as our options are defined by the powers of this Congress, we will always be at your mercy.
Pierluisi emphasizes Puerto Rico's lack of autonomy and tools due to Congressional control.
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