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Louie Gohmert: It seems like what we have seen in Puerto Rico, they have dug themselves a hole and... they are needing help getting out…

On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
It seems like what we have seen in Puerto Rico, they have dug themselves a hole and... they are needing help getting out of the hole.
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Louie Gohmert
Republican · Texas

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Gohmert discusses Puerto Rico's economic struggles and the need for assistance.

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