Puerto Rico (12)

This file contains materials relating to the compact of permanent union and President Ford's statehood proposal.

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ACTION THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 14, 1977 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT FROM: JIM SUBJECT: Puerto Riço Statehood Act of 1977 CANNOA Jain This is to present for your consideration the proposed legislation enabling the people of Puerto Rico to achieve the status of statehood for their Commonwealth. The bill has been cleared by: 1. Department of the Interior 2. Department of Justice 3. Department of Defense 4. General Services Administration 5. Office of Management and Budget 6. Department of State The message to Congress has been cleared by Counsel's Office (Kilberg) , Max Friedersdorf, OMB (Mitchell) and Robert Hartmann. I recommend that you sign the attached letter of transmittal. R.