On the recordApril 16, 2012
Puerto Rico has nearly the same number of annual murders that Texas does, even though Texas is home to 25 million people.
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congress.govPuerto Rico has nearly the same number of annual murders that Texas does, even though Texas is home to 25 million people.
Comparing murder rates between Puerto Rico and Texas to emphasize the severity of the issue.
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