On the recordJanuary 11, 2016
My constituents are hurting and they are seeking a hand up, not a hand out.
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congress.govMy constituents are hurting and they are seeking a hand up, not a hand out.
Pierluisi emphasizes the need for support rather than mere assistance for Puerto Ricans.
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