<Ul> <Li> The Democratic Party platform of 2008 stated: </Li> </Ul> <Li> The Democratic Party platform of 2008 stated: </Li> <P> We believe that the people of Puerto Rico have the right to the political status of their choice, obtained through a fair, neutral, and democratic process of self - determination . The White House and Congress will work with all groups in Puerto Rico to enable the question of Puerto Rico's status to be resolved during the next four years . </P> <Ul> <Li> The Democratic Party of 2012 stated: </Li> </Ul>

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