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.
Luis Gutiérrez: “They got a whopping 97 percent. They did so good that they had to do a repeat 4 years later because no one…”
On the recordJune 15, 2021
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Gutierrez critiques the legitimacy of a plebiscite in Puerto Rico that yielded 97% support for statehood.
Share
More from Luis Gutiérrez
Jun 15, 2021
If you really believe in democracy, justice, government by the consent of the governed, you must not hesitate any further or give any more excuses.
Jun 15, 2021
We are natural born U.S. citizens and want an equal seat at the table in the federal government that writes and implements the laws that we live under.
Jun 15, 2021
A majority of voters in Puerto Rico have requested statehood, now Congress must respond by officially offering it and allowing voters on the island to ratify their choice in a binding vote.
Jun 15, 2021
So, don't let anyone tell you that statehood will somehow diminish our cultural pride and heritage.





