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On the recordJune 23, 2009
I agree with now-President Obama. This bill, 2499, doesn't deal with either issue, either citizenship or a transfer of Puerto Rico to a foreign nation.
Said by
Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Pierluisi supports Obama's stance on citizenship and Puerto Rico's status in relation to Bill 2499.

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