In 2002, he held a referendum on the name of the new city.

We should not go so far as to hold a referendum, but the people must have the final say.

This country should absolutely not hold a referendum on anything, ever again.

As it spread, the decision was made to hold a referendum.

"To hold a referendum after the fact doesn't seem to make much sense," he said.

"But if we hold a referendum, there will be a lot of problems, I think."

But he has left the door open to holding a referendum in August.

But every man jack of them absolutely against holding a referendum.

There was even a move to hold a referendum declaring the country America's 51st state around that time.

Seven other states are expected to hold referendums on the question in November.