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June 15, 2011

Obama Makes Brief Puerto Rico Visit 
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President Obama made a brief stop in Puerto Rico on Tuesday, making him
the first sitting U.S. president to visit the island in a half century.
Obama touted his backing of a process for Puerto Ricans to decide on the
island's political status.

President Obama: "We've addressed the question of political status. In
March a report from our Presidential Task Force on Puerto Rican Status
provided a meaningful way forward on this question, so that the
residents of the island can determine their own future. (Applause) And
when the people of Puerto Rico make their decision, my administration
will stand by you."

Obama concluded his visit with a fundraiser where he picked up an
estimated $1 million dollars in local donations for his presidential
campaign. We'll have more on Obama's stop in Puerto Rico after
headlines.



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