Sentence examples for That statehood from inspiring English sources

There was optimism that statehood was very close.

Supporters of the move say the area is neglected and that statehood will help it develop.

Nobody doubts that statehood will be part of an eventual settlement.

Outside observers also say that statehood would bolster both Puerto Rico and the United States.

Although it is clear that statehood is growing as the preferred option, Congress should force the issue.

I am firmly convinced that statehood is not in the best interest of Puerto Rico or the United States.

Does that mean statehood?

They argued that Palestinian statehood could only be achieved through negotiations with Israel.

There was little doubt that D.C. statehood activists took the day seriously.

Hernández Colón asserted that either statehood or independence would result in the island's economic and political ruin.

With the reasonable assumptions that Palestinian statehood is widely recognized despite a U.S. veto in the Security Council, what are the options for the future?