Speech #780073120

All problems arising between the United States and Puerto Rico out of the occupation of Puerto Rico by the United States shall. be submitted for arbitration to a joint commission appointed by the Government of the United States and the Government Of Puerto Rico. SEC. 3. In proclaiming the independence of Puerto Rico. the President of the United States shall recognize the responsibility of the United States toward the disastrous state of Puerto Rican economy and the poverty of Its people and to strive for friendly relations with the new Government of Puerto Rico. shall declare free entry of Puerto Rican products into the United States. and no immigration restrictions on Puerto Rican citizens shall be made. These principles are to be recognized in a treaty between the two nations. and said treaty shall be made with the best intentions of developing Puerto Rican economy and the wellbeing of its people. the discussion of this treaty shall begin within 90 days after the new Government of Puerto Rico expresses its desire to begin. In the interim between the proclamation of Puerto Rican independence and the signing of this treaty. the present status quo in the matter of trade relations shall be maintained.