On the recordNovember 16, 2022
The American citizens of Puerto Rico did not come to us after these disasters with their hands out.
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congress.govPedro Pierluisi: “The American citizens of Puerto Rico did not come to us after these disasters with their hands out.”
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Stressing that Puerto Ricans seek mutual support, not charity, after disasters.
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