On the recordMay 18, 2010
Those of us in Puerto Rico who respect ourselves and believe in democracy and self-determination repudiate this hoax that perpetuates colonialism.
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congress.govThose of us in Puerto Rico who respect ourselves and believe in democracy and self-determination repudiate this hoax that perpetuates colonialism.
Rejection of colonialism and call for self-determination.
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