If he thinks that 3,000 people dying on his watch is a good news story or is an unsung success, you know, nobody's going to be singing his praises, because this was a despicable act of neglect on the part of his administration.
Carmen Yulin Cruz: “If he thinks that 3,000 people dying on his watch is a good news story or is an unsung success, you know, nobody's going…”
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Cruz condemns Trump’s characterization of the response to Hurricane Maria, emphasizing the tragedy of the death toll.
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Well, ever since the beginning Anderson, the Trump administration has really just shown terrible neglect towards the people of Puerto Rico.
the President continues to show his vindictive behavior toward Puerto Rico and he continues to make the humanitarian crisis worse.
Three thousand Puerto Ricans did not open their eyes this morning because this racist man did not have it within him to do his job. So get out of the way, President Trump, and let the people that can do the job get the job done.
We will never forget that, because of him. 3,000 Puerto Ricans are dead. We will never forget that, because of him, more than 400,000 Americans are dead.