On the recordJanuary 11, 1982
I pledged to support statehood for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, should the people of that island choose it in a free and democratic election.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI pledged to support statehood for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, should the people of that island choose it in a free and democratic election.
Statement Reaffirming Support of Statehood for Puerto Rico
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