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On the recordJuly 31, 2013
the present Commonwealth is a non-incorporated territory, still under congressional authority, by virtue of the Territory Clause.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush's task force also recognized Puerto Rico's territorial status under U.S. law.

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