Political Quotes

On the recordMay 18, 2010
I am troubled by self-determination and a certain way to self-determine if, not allowing the people to vote on what they want is not the proper way to self-determine.
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Jim Bunning

Editor's note · Context

Bunning expresses concern about the lack of voting options for Puerto Ricans regarding self-determination.

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