Gov. Luis G. Fortuño: The future of Puerto Rico

Governor of Puerto Rico Luis G. Fortuño advanced the cause of statehood for the commonwealth during a speech March 8 in Bailey Hall. Fortuño discussed an impending vote by the people of Puerto Rico to choose independence, statehood or remaining a commonwealth. He also detailed economic reforms he has made to restore fiscal health and cut a budget deficit, and other challenges facing the commonwealth, in light of its territorial status and relationship with the United States.