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DRAFT PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT ON PUERTO RICO
In October, 1975, the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Puerto
Rico, appointed jointly by the President of the U.S. and
the Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, recommended
a new Compact of Permanent Union between Puerto Rico and
PROVIDE
the United States, to 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 the United 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 commentaries and recommendations,
and after having given deep thought to this important
proposal, I have concluded that the proposed Compact,
significant and important though it is, does not go far
enough in advancing greater freedom and opportunity for
the people of Puerto Rico.
I believe that the appropriate status for Puerto
Rico is statehood.
I propose, therefore, that the people of Puerto
Rico and the Congress of the U.S. begin now to take those
steps which will result in statehood for Puerto Rico.
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