The President's News Conference
02/16/1976
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I urge them to continue their good work.
I believe the answer to this question is unequivocally and categorically in the affirmative.
International economic cooperation is stronger today than at any time since the Second World War.
I SUBMIT herewith to the Congress the Puerto Rico Statehood Act of 1977.