At P.R. Visit, Obama Pledges Economic Support

by Scott Horsley, NPR

President Obama made a quick trip to Puerto Rico Tuesday. The visit was long on symbolism but short on substance. Puerto Rico suffered more than most of the country during the recent recession, and Obama pledged to continue economic support for the island. The president's message was also aimed, at least in part, at the growing number of Puerto Rican voters on the mainland — especially in Florida.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, June 14, 2011