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Orrin Hatch: Under the present Territorial status, the Government of Puerto Rico has its hands tied behind its back.

On the recordSeptember 28, 2015
Under the present Territorial status, the Government of Puerto Rico has its hands tied behind its back.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Hatch discusses Puerto Rico's limitations under its current political status.

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