The Cuban people have a saying, given to them by José Martí, a Cuban literary figure: “Our wine may be bitter, but it’s our wine.” Meaning our government may not be perfect, but it is ours.
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Congress, seek Indian Voters’ Validation, not Western Nations’
The Cuban people have a saying, given to them by José Martí, a Cuban literary figure: “Our wine may be bitter, but it’s our wine.” Meaning our government may not be perfect,…
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Published April 1, 2023 · 5 min read
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