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On the recordApril 29, 2010
In the 21st century, shouldn't this Congress at least ask the people of Puerto Rico, the 4 million citizens living in Puerto Rico, whether they want to continue to be treated differently, different than their fellow citizens in the States? That is the question posed by H.R. 2499. I ask for your support.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is advocating for H.R. 2499, which addresses the status of Puerto Rico.

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