REPORT OF THE GOVERNOR OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS + 101

 Conclusion

 The record of solid progress, outlined in this Annual Report, reflects
clearly the maturity, responsibility, ability and capacity of the people.
This should also bring closer to realization the aspirations of the
people for fuller self-government. The people of the islands have
shown that they can run a responsible government. Virgin Islanders
in the legislative branch of the Government have presented a fine
record of responsible and forward looking legislation. Virgin
Islanders in the executive branch of the Government likewise have
demonstrated their ability and dedication as the departmental reports
herein summarized will show.
 The Governor firmly believes that Congress will in the not too
distant future recognize and grant the aspirations of the people of the
Virgin Islands to elect their own Governor and to be represented in
Washington by a delegate to the Congress.

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