Whats in it for the American people in the fifty states?
• Lots, as was stated before, any change in status will reduce the costs — some $13 billion a year and growing to American taxpayers of subsiding Puerto Rico. • Secondly, Puerto Rico will provide cultural and bilingual links with Latin America that will enhance economic and political ties with the United States. • It’s the right thing to do, after all Puerto Ricans are Americans, too! • Finally, as Ronald Reagan said, “Puerto Ricans have borne the responsibilities of U.S.
