On the recordApril 13, 2021
Not only that--the bill shamelessly ignores the will of voters in Puerto Rico, ignores a legitimate democratic process, and ignores self-determination, despite the bill's misleading title.
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congress.govJenniffer González-Colón: “Not only that--the bill shamelessly ignores the will of voters in Puerto Rico, ignores a legitimate democratic process…”
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Gonzalez-Colon condemns a bill for disregarding Puerto Rican voters' choices and democratic rights.
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