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On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
The people of Puerto Rico did not invade the United States. The United States invaded the people of Puerto Rico.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

Editor's note · Context

Pierluisi emphasizes Puerto Rico's colonial status and U.S. invasion.

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