On the recordSeptember 12, 1979
I will support whatever decision is made by the people of Puerto Rico because I believe Puerto Ricans have enough judgment to make a decision about their own future for themselves.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI will support whatever decision is made by the people of Puerto Rico because I believe Puerto Ricans have enough judgment to make a decision about their own future for themselves.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Remarks at the Annual Dinner
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