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Stacey Plaskett: “Virgin Islanders have a habit of just muddling through things, being proud, and not really being the type to complain.”

On the recordJune 24, 2019
Virgin Islanders have a habit of just muddling through things, being proud, and not really being the type to complain.
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands

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Plaskett reflects on the resilience and pride of Virgin Islanders in facing challenges.

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