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The powers of government exercised locally derive from a federal law authorizing government by cons
The powers of government exercised locally derive from a federal law authorizing government by cons
The powers of government exercised locally derive from a federal law authorizing government by cons
The powers of government exercised locally derive from a federal law authorizing government by cons
The powers of government exercised locally derive from a federal law authorizing government by cons
The powers of government exercised locally derive from a federal law authorizing government by cons
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The capacity of the commonwealth government created under the local constitution to exercise governDick Thornburgh:
However, the sovereignty of the states is constitutionally defined and recognized, while the powersDick Thornburgh:
Specifically, the reservation of sovereignty to the people of the states in matters not governed byDick Thornburgh:
In historical and constitutional terms, the recent political status vote in Puerto Rico was a necesDick Thornburgh:
Apparently tired of waiting for clear direction from Congress, the people of Puerto Rico have usedDick Thornburgh:
It is quite understandable that Puerto Ricans seek to preserve a cultural sense of identity withoutDick Thornburgh:
If U.S. national sovereignty continues, it is only as a state that Puerto Rico will have permanentDick Thornburgh:
If Congress does its job in this regard, the residents of Puerto Rico will be empowered to act in tDick Thornburgh:
Instead of generating either unnecessary alarm or a false sense of security regarding these fundameDick Thornburgh:
That is why, with optimism instead of fear, all those who want to see Puerto Rico's status resolved