If U.S. national sovereignty continues, it is only as a state that Puerto Rico will have permanent 10th Amendment powers over its non-federal affairs, as well as voting power in Congress.
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
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
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
Instead of generating either unnecessary alarm or a false sense of security regarding these fundamental issues, the best course is to empower people …
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
However, the sovereignty of the states is constitutionally defined and recognized, while the powers of the local government in Puerto Rico are define…
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
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…
Yet, individuals and corporations in Puerto Rico pay no federal income tax. - Dick Thornburgh
Yet, individuals and corporations in Puerto Rico pay no federal income tax.
Federal program and services outlay in Puerto Rico is approximately $10 billion per year. - Dick Thornburgh
Federal program and services outlay in Puerto Rico is approximately $10 billion per year.
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
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…
Every effort must be made to increase forfeiture income. - Dick Thornburgh
Every effort must be made to increase forfeiture income.
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
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…
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