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A Mano Limpia con Oscar Haza
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- 2008-12-03 (Creation)
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Sen. Martinez says he never thought to be a campaign politician. Did it to serve the country. Gives brief history of how he became to be campaign politician. First senator in the history of the US to not have been born in the US. Likes to be clear, wants people to know he will not rerun for senator in 2 years. Discussion of rumors, which he proved false. Says he will go back to private practice. Talking about Jeb Bush becoming the next governor. A Mano limpia (“clean hand”) is referring to speaking with Mel Martinez as a friend, not as a senator. Allowing the possibility of another Bush to take office is not part of any plan, just him wanting to get back to his private life. Asked about choosing Sarah Palin for John McCain, he says he doesn’t like to speculate the past, but look to the future. Talk about relations in Cuba, the economic crisis, the banks have money and don’t want to share, so we must stimulate, not demand. Hispanic force in the government, not enough presence in voting because the mindset is “we are Americans, we are Puerto Ricans” etc, not as a whole people. Discusses how he views his legacy after leaving office.