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9 Nov 2015 05:46

In Puerto Rico on Sunday, Ben Carson said he'd like to see the island become the 51st state. The Republican presidential candidate made the announcement at a rally for gubernatorial candidate Ricky Rosselló, who is running on a pro-statehood platform. "You've already paid your dues," Carson said. "There have probably been more patriotic Puerto Ricans than any other state. Look at all the contributions that have been made to America." Puerto Rico faces a crushing $72 billion debt, and Carson sug...
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