John McCain to retract his comments on J.J. Barea of the Dallas Mavericks being an Illegal Immigrant

The Issue

 John McCain stated in Pro Sports Daily , “If you want me to believe that J.J. Barea is a citizen of this fine country, have him send some proof to my office. You don’t learn to speak Spanish that effectively in our school systems. That I guarantee.”

Obviously Mr. McCain has forgotten his history.  The relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States has its origins dating back to the Spanish-American War, in which Spain ceded the island to the U.S. in 1898. Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens and the United States Congress legislates many aspects of Puerto Rican life.

Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens NOT Illegal Immigrant

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The Issue

 John McCain stated in Pro Sports Daily , “If you want me to believe that J.J. Barea is a citizen of this fine country, have him send some proof to my office. You don’t learn to speak Spanish that effectively in our school systems. That I guarantee.”

Obviously Mr. McCain has forgotten his history.  The relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States has its origins dating back to the Spanish-American War, in which Spain ceded the island to the U.S. in 1898. Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens and the United States Congress legislates many aspects of Puerto Rican life.

Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens NOT Illegal Immigrant

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A. LopezPetition Starter

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