On the recordJune 20, 2012
I refuse to bury another one of my constituents knowing that the Federal Government considers itself another bystander.
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congress.govI refuse to bury another one of my constituents knowing that the Federal Government considers itself another bystander.
Expresses frustration over federal inaction leading to loss of life in Puerto Rico.
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