10/14/1981
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"I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Bruce Chapman to be Director of the Census."
"It is, indeed, a privilege for me to play a role in this constitution-making process."
"This legislation approves referring the constitution to the voters of the Virgin Islands for referendum."
"Now, however, a locally written constitution, if adopted by the people of the Virgin Islands, will be the capstone of local self-government."