The President's News Conference
02/16/1976
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I urge them to continue their good work.
Because of the vigor of our people and the strength of our system, the United States today, as much or more than in year...
Of the 119,256 suggestions which were submitted by military personnel during Fiscal Year 1976, 19,375 were adopted.
I SUBMIT herewith to the Congress the Puerto Rico Statehood Act of 1977.