On the recordJune 15, 2021
To pretend to continue a fruitless and pointless discussion by including independence or free association in a self-determination process, is a mockery of the democratic vote of Puerto Ricans.
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Criticizing discussions that undermine Puerto Ricans' votes for statehood.
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