Si es bueno por que el CUPCO

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Si esta tan bueno el ELA por que hacer una reunion de los presidentes de los partidos en el CUPCO..otra vez la Gobernadora dice algo diferente el otros foros:

July 17, 2002
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Gov. Sila Calderon stated Wednesday that she celebrates the 50th anniversary of the island’s relationship with the United States "with pride" and underplayed those that have said the celebration is more of a tribute to colonialism.

The Commonwealth relationship, which allows Puerto Rico to create its own laws and operate within a fiscal autonomy and common defense, "has been extremely successful," Calderon said.

She indicated that the Commonwealth has survived, not only because it grants Puerto Ricans "the benefit" of U.S. citizenship, but because it has made it possible for Puerto Ricans "to maintain our culture and traditions, which holds special meaning for us."

Along with its current status, Puerto Ricans, on that same date 50 years ago, also ratified a Constitution that "has served Puerto Rico well" and has been "an open door for liberty," Calderon said in a press conference.

Calderon dismissed the attempt of a Democratic representative who two days ago voted against a motion for a congratulatory resolution on this anniversary and called for a debate to end the "colonial status" of Puerto Rico.

The governor said these statements, issued by Rep. Jose Serrano, born in Puerto Rico and representative for New York, come from "a minority" and that the motion voted Tuesday with 389 in favor, versus 32 against, "was an endorsement of our commonwealth relationship with Congress."

"Congress knows that commonwealth status is a marvelous relationship both for Puerto Rico as well as the United States," stated Calderon, "and we speak very proudly of its benefits."