Pedro Pierluisi actually said...

I look forward to working with you and the other distinguished Members of the Subcommittee in developing effective measures to foster the social, economic, and institutional development of the U.S. Virgin Islands and other Insular Areas of the United States.

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Expressing commitment to support development in U.S. territories.

03/01/2011

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