Exchange With Reporters in Jackson, Mississippi
07/29/1976
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I SUBMIT herewith to the Congress the Puerto Rico Statehood Act of 1977.
The United States can be proud of its leadership in these areas.
I urge the Congress to act.
Enlisted personnel received $1,104,328 in awards, which represents 82 percent of the total cash awards paid.