Remarks in Sarasota, Florida
02/28/1976
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Because of the vigor of our people and the strength of our system, the United States today, as much or more than in year...
The social and economic progress to which they aspire cannot come without the political equality of statehood.
I SUBMIT herewith to the Congress the Puerto Rico Statehood Act of 1977.
The Secretary of State shall obtain the prior concurrence of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Treasury,...