DECLARACIONES DE Gerald R. Ford:
Gerald R. Ford: "Statement on Proposed Statehood for Puerto Rico ," December 31,1976. http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=5538 . IN OCTOBER 1975 the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Puerto Rico, appointed jointly by the President of the United States and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , recommended a new Compact of Permanent Union between Puerto Rico and the United States , to provide maximum self-government and self-determination for Puerto Rico . The proposed Compact would institute fundamental and far-reaching changes in the relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States , and its provisions would affect a wide array of Federal programs and interests. Members of my Cabinet have thoroughly analyzed the proposed Compact and made recommendations to me. After studying their comments and recommendations and giving deep thought to this important proposal, I have concluded that the proposed Compact, significant and important though it