On the recordJune 23, 2015
my constituents cannot vote for president, are not represented in the Senate, and have one non-voting delegate in the House
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congress.govmy constituents cannot vote for president, are not represented in the Senate, and have one non-voting delegate in the House
Discussing the lack of representation for Puerto Rico in U.S. politics.
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