Presidential Campaign Debate
10/21/1976
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
I SUBMIT herewith to the Congress the Puerto Rico Statehood Act of 1977.
I believe the answer to this question is unequivocally and categorically in the affirmative.
I believe it presents a candid appraisal of what we have learned and what remains to be done.
Never forget, my friends, the primary purpose of a political party is to win.