Remarks at Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
08/29/1974
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The United States can be proud of its leadership in these areas.
I SUBMIT herewith to the Congress the Puerto Rico Statehood Act of 1977.
Of the 119,256 suggestions which were submitted by military personnel during Fiscal Year 1976, 19,375 were adopted.
I urge the Congress to act.