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Empower
the People of
Puerto Rico
Now is the time to rebuild Puerto Rico. I want the
people of Puerto Rico to know that they are not
forgotten, that they are not alone, and that we will
do everything we possibly can to rebuild the
island.

Key Points
Repair the damage from Hurricanes Irma and Maria and rebuild Puerto Rico

Give the territory the debt relief it so desperately needs to rebuild with dignity.

Ensure a strong social safety net for the people of Puerto Rico by ensuring access
to health care, nutrition assistance, veterans benefits, and quality public schools.

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Details
For too long, the people of Puerto Rico have faced inadequate assistance and colonial
exploitation in the wake of natural disasters, a decade-long crippling economic crisis,
and unjust human suffering. At a time of unprecedented challenges for Puerto Rico,
the next president must work to empower Puerto Rican leaders, communities, and
advocates. When we are in the White House, we will:

Finally repair the damage from Hurricanes Irma and Maria and rebuild Puerto
Rico. It is unconscionable that in the wealthiest nation in the world we have
allowed our fellow citizens to suffer for so long. The full resources of the United
States must be brought to bear on this crisis, for as long as necessary.

Restore self-rule in Puerto Rico by ending the reign of greedy Wall Street vulture
funds that have a stranglehold on Puerto Rico’s future, return control of the
island to the people of Puerto Rico, and give the territory the debt relief it so
desperately needs to rebuild with dignity.

Ensure a strong social safety net for the people of Puerto Rico by ensuring access
to health care, nutrition assistance, veterans benefits, and quality public schools.

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