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Nydia Velázquez: “As we did after the 2020 election all across the country, Democrats respect democratic election results and should…”

On the recordApril 13, 2021
As we did after the 2020 election all across the country, Democrats respect democratic election results and should respect Puerto Rico's decision on how to exercise its own self-determination.
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Nydia Velázquez
Democratic · New York

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Velazquez emphasizes the importance of respecting Puerto Rico's democratic choices regarding its status.

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