DECLARACIONES DE Gerald R. Ford:
Gerald
R. Ford: "Statement on Proposed Statehood for Puerto
Rico ," December 31,1976. http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=5538.
IN OCTOBER 1975 the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Puerto Rico, appointed jointly by the President of theUnited States
and the Governor of the Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico ,
recommended a new Compact of Permanent Union between Puerto Rico and the United
States , to provide maximum self-government and self-determination for Puerto
Rico .
The proposed Compact would institute fundamental and far-reaching changes in the relationship between Puerto Rico and theUnited States ,
and its provisions would affect a wide
array of Federal programs and interests.
Members of my Cabinet have thoroughly analyzed the proposed Compact and made recommendations to me. After studying their comments and recommendations and giving deep thought to this important proposal, I have concluded that the proposed Compact, significant and important though it is, does not advance as rapidly as it might freedom and opportunity for the American citizens ofPuerto
Rico .
I believe that the appropriate status forPuerto Rico is
statehood. I propose, therefore,
that the people of Puerto Rico and the Congress of the United States begin now to take those steps which will result in statehood for Puerto Rico . I
will recommend to the 95th Congress the
enactment of legislation providing for the admission of Puerto Rico as a State of theUnion.
The common bonds of friendship, tradition, dignity, and individual freedomhave joined the people of theUnited States
and the people of Puerto Rico .
It is now time to make these bonds permanent through statehood in accordance with the concept of mutual acceptance which has historically governed the relationship between Puerto Rico and theUnited States .
Of course, I would not make reference to a "relationship" or "friendship"
because Puerto Ricans are Americans.
IN OCTOBER 1975 the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Puerto Rico, appointed jointly by the President of the
The proposed Compact would institute fundamental and far-reaching changes in the relationship between Puerto Rico and the
Members of my Cabinet have thoroughly analyzed the proposed Compact and made recommendations to me. After studying their comments and recommendations and giving deep thought to this important proposal, I have concluded that the proposed Compact, significant and important though it is, does not advance as rapidly as it might freedom and opportunity for the American citizens of
I believe that the appropriate status for
The common bonds of friendship, tradition, dignity, and individual freedomhave joined the people of the
It is now time to make these bonds permanent through statehood in accordance with the concept of mutual acceptance which has historically governed the relationship between Puerto Rico and the
Of course, I would not make reference to a "relationship" or "friendship"
because Puerto Ricans are Americans.
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