Biden says he was raised around Puerto Ricans 'at home politically’ during visit to see Hurricane Fiona damage
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President Biden surveyed the damage in Puerto Rico left by Hurricane Fiona and announced $60 million in federal assistance to help the island recover from the storm
"We have a very… large Puerto Rican population in Delaware," he said. "I was sort of raised in the Puerto Rican community at home, politically. We came here for a long time as part of both business and pleasure. I'm committed to this island." President Joe Biden, with first lady Jill Biden, delivers remarks on Hurricane Fiona in Ponce, Puerto Rico. (AP) President Joe Biden receives a briefing from Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi on Hurricane Fiona. (AP) Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to louis.casiano@fox.com.
During his remarks, he discussed past failures by the federal government to support the island following natural disasters.
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