“The powers of government exercised locally derive from a federal law authorizing government by consent in local affairs only, unless those affairs are otherwise governed by federal 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
The need for a permanent status resolution approved by Congress is made even more clear...#Dick Thornburgh
Federal program and services outlay in Puerto Rico is approximately $10 billion per year.#Dick Thornburgh
Specifically, the reservation of sovereignty to the people of the states in matters not governed...#Dick Thornburgh
Internal self-government under a local constitution was authorized by Congress and approved by the residents...#Dick Thornburgh
Instead of generating either unnecessary alarm or a false sense of security regarding these fundamental...#Dick Thornburgh
It is quite understandable that Puerto Ricans seek to preserve a cultural sense of identity...#Dick Thornburgh
As the highest ranking American official in the United Nations organization, I came to understand...#Dick Thornburgh
