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Rob Bishop: “This line of reasoning is misguided. Although couched in language intended to convey respect for the Island's residents…”

On the recordJune 23, 2009
This line of reasoning is misguided. Although couched in language intended to convey respect for the Island's residents, this argument--if allowed to prevail--would resign the people of Puerto Rico to yet another century of voicelessness.
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Rob Bishop
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing opponents of the bill for misrepresenting its intent regarding Puerto Rico's self-determination.

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