Pedro Pierluisi actually said...

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.

Context

Pierluisi emphasizes Puerto Rico's lack of autonomy and tools due to Congressional control.

06/23/2015

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