Not since John F. Kennedy visited Puerto Rico in 1961 has a sitting U.S. President visited the territory of Puerto Rico. We are sure that many Puerto Ricans found this to be a momentous occasion for President Obama to visit their Island. While its voters don't have any influence in Presidential elections they were able to vote in the Democratic primary where the president lost to Secretary of State Clinton.
San Juan has grown to be one of our most popular destinations especially since U.S. Citizens do not need a passport for entry and it is relatively affordable to fly there. Tourism makes up a great part of the island's economy and has amazing outdoor activities including visits to stunning beaches and vast tropical jungles that you don't find on the mainland.
While the Presidents Spanish ability was not put to the test too much in this speech, we hope he had the opportunity to get out a few more words to local leaders and those that visited this address to the island of Puerto Rico.
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