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On the recordMay 11, 2021
I sincerely appeal to you to follow her example, because as she recognized, this is a fundamental issue of self-determination.
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands

Editor's note · Context

Plaskett urges support for self-determination, referencing Guam Governor's stance.

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