Political Quotes

On the recordMay 18, 2010
The sad truth is that, since joining the American family 112 years ago, my people have never had a meaningful voice in their national government.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

Editor's note · Context

Pierluisi highlights the lack of representation for Puerto Ricans in U.S. governance.

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