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Darren Soto: “H.R. 2070, ironically called the Puerto Rico Self Determination Act, is the farthest thing from self-determination. It…”

On the recordApril 13, 2021
H.R. 2070, ironically called the Puerto Rico Self Determination Act, is the farthest thing from self-determination. It is the epitome of colonialism.
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Darren Soto
Democratic · Florida

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Soto criticizes the Puerto Rico Self Determination Act as colonial and dismissive of Puerto Rican voters' choices.

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