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Luis Fortuno: “That is morally wrong in the 21st century.”

On the recordJune 23, 2009
That is morally wrong in the 21st century.
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Luis Fortuno
Republican · Puerto Rico

Editor's note · Context

Fortuno argues against the disenfranchisement of Puerto Rican soldiers in elections.

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