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Article: Memorandum on Resolution of Puerto Rico's Status.(Bill Clinton)(Brief Article)(Transcript)
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- Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
- Article date:
- January 1, 2001
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December 23, 2000
Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
Subject: Resolution of Puerto Rico's Status
Although Puerto Rico was acquired in connection with the Spanish-American War and United States citizenship is granted to persons born on the islands, Puerto Rico's ultimate status has not been determined. Until that issue is resolved, questions remain about how United States economic and social policies should apply to the citizens of Puerto Rico.
Further, although our citizens in Puerto Rico have been granted the exercise of authority on local matters similar to that of citizens of a State, they do not have ...