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Thomas Rivera Schatz: Full democracy has not been achieved in Puerto Rico. Puerto Ricans who live in the island cannot vote for the President…

On the recordJune 23, 2009
Full democracy has not been achieved in Puerto Rico. Puerto Ricans who live in the island cannot vote for the President, nor can we elect senators or voting members in the House of Representatives.
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Thomas Rivera Schatz

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Rivera-Schatz highlights the lack of voting rights for Puerto Ricans.

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