From my time in the Texas State House, to my time serving in this Congress, I have always advocated that the future of our Republic should be determined through the rule of the majority with respect for the minority. My hero, Thomas Jefferson, called this a “sacred principle.” Unfortunately it has come to my attention that the bill before us today undermines the principle of majority rule by allowing a plurality vote to determine the outcome.
It has also come to my attention that Puerto Rico already has the authority under current law to conduct a plebiscite.
For these reasons I voted against H.R. 2499.
Thank you for voting against H.R. 2499
“Nothing is as it seems.” Every thing has a political twist. If someone says it’s a beautiful day, another will refute it as a means of destroying their crediblity on some entirely unrelated issue.
Thank you for trying to slow this down. The Democrats seem to be trying to do a number of things to increase potential democratic voting blocks. They seem to be willing to do anything to stay in power.
Kudos, Mr. Culberson. I was going to contact you to urge you NOT to vote for this but it seems it wasn’t necessary. Keep up the good work representing us!
Thank you. Not voting for H.R. 2499 was the right thing to do. Puerto Ricans don’t need us telling them what to do.