“However, the sovereignty of the states is constitutionally defined and recognized, while the powers of the local government in Puerto Rico are defined by, and subject to alteration under, federal statutory law.Quote by Dick ThornburghTopics: Quotes about Dick ThornburghShare on:FacebookPinterestWhatsApp
In historical and constitutional terms, the recent political status vote in Puerto Rico was a...#Dick Thornburgh
Federal program and services outlay in Puerto Rico is approximately $10 billion per year.#Dick Thornburgh
Yet, Puerto Rico's economic convergence and political integration with the rest of the nation is...#Dick Thornburgh
Internal self-government under a local constitution was authorized by Congress and approved by the residents...#Dick Thornburgh
The political status legislation which emerged in Congress in 1990 and 1991 did not receive...#Dick Thornburgh
Apparently tired of waiting for clear direction from Congress, the people of Puerto Rico have...#Dick Thornburgh
Specifically, the reservation of sovereignty to the people of the states in matters not governed...#Dick Thornburgh
The capacity of the commonwealth government created under the local constitution to exercise governmental powers...#Dick Thornburgh
