Yet, Puerto Ricos economic convergence and political integration with the rest of the nation is in a state of arrest - even though the island has bee…

- Dick Thornburgh

Federal program and services outlay in Puerto Rico is approximately $10 billion per year.

- Dick Thornburgh

Instead of generating either unnecessary alarm or a false sense of security regarding these fundamental issues, the best course is to empower people …

- Dick Thornburgh

However, the sovereignty of the states is constitutionally defined and recognized, while the powers of the local government in Puerto Rico are define…

- Dick Thornburgh

After one hundred years of federal rule, the United States House of Representatives has moved to provide for the first meaningful route to self-deter…

- Dick Thornburgh

Yet, individuals and corporations in Puerto Rico pay no federal income tax.

- Dick Thornburgh

That is why, with optimism instead of fear, all those who want to see Puerto Rico's status resolved should seek the truth about each option, includin…

- Dick Thornburgh

In historical and constitutional terms, the recent political status vote in Puerto Rico was a necessary but obviously not decisive step on the road o…

- Dick Thornburgh

Every effort must be made to increase forfeiture income.

- Dick Thornburgh