    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [November 15, 1993]
    [Page 1997]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Outcome of the Puerto Rican Referendum
    November 15, 1993

        I fully support the determination of the citizens of Puerto Rico to
    continue their commonwealth status.
        I am especially gratified by the high level of participation in
    Sunday's referendum, and I look forward to maintaining the relationship
    of friendship and mutual respect that the United States enjoys with the
    people of Puerto Rico.