I am firmly committed to the principle that the question of political status is a matter of self-determination the people of Puerto Rico.
George H.W. Bush: “I am firmly committed to the principle that the question of political status is a matter of self-determination the…”
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Bush emphasizes the importance of self-determination for Puerto Rico's political status.
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