On the recordJune 15, 2021
Statehood is what gives it to us while they diminish and undermine the rights of the LGBTQ community in Puerto Rico.
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Criticizing statehood advocates for undermining civil rights in Puerto Rico.
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It is called the creation of Las Carpetas where over 100,000 advocates of Puerto Rican independence were monitored.
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That's why we must respect Puerto Rico's vote and support H.R. 1522. Because only statehood will guarantee full and permanent equality for the 3.2 million Americans on the Island.
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So, don't let anyone tell you that statehood will somehow diminish our cultural pride and heritage.
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They got a whopping 97 percent. They did so good that they had to do a repeat 4 years later because no one thought--because not even Putin gets 97 percent of the vote.
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