The Commonwealth and Statehood alternatives included in the Claim for Democratic Rights which shall be submitted to the people on December 8, 1991, are forms of status of permanent union with the United States.The Claim for Democratic Rights is not a claim for a change of status. The result of the referendum shall not be interpreted to be in favor or against any status alternative or political party. Neither shall it be interpreted as a petition for separation, nor modification of the present status, nor of the use of the two (2) flags, two (2) anthems and two (2) languages as provided in our legal system. History —Sept. 17, 1991, No. 85, § 5.
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