“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
It is quite understandable that Puerto Ricans seek to preserve a cultural sense of identity...#Dick Thornburgh
The capacity of the commonwealth government created under the local constitution to exercise governmental powers...#Dick Thornburgh
As the highest ranking American official in the United Nations organization, I came to understand...#Dick Thornburgh
If U.S. national sovereignty continues, it is only as a state that Puerto Rico will...#Dick Thornburgh
The need for a permanent status resolution approved by Congress is made even more clear...#Dick Thornburgh
In historical and constitutional terms, the recent political status vote in Puerto Rico was a...#Dick Thornburgh
Apparently tired of waiting for clear direction from Congress, the people of Puerto Rico have...#Dick Thornburgh
