On the recordSeptember 4, 1973
As far as the third question, no, I have not talked to Governor Connally as reported, and I have not talked to him for the past several weeks.
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presidency.ucsb.eduAs far as the third question, no, I have not talked to Governor Connally as reported, and I have not talked to him for the past several weeks.
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I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.
As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace rather than dying in war.
I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.
I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.