Pedro Pierluisi actually said...

I want to begin by expressing my appreciation to Chairman Rahall. Both of us believe that after 111 years, it is imperative that the 111th Congress finally ask the people of Puerto Rico for their views on the island's future.

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Pierluisi emphasizes the need for Congress to seek Puerto Rico's opinion on its future.

06/23/2009

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