Remarks on Arrival in New Orleans, Louisiana
08/13/1970
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I will, therefore, propose legislation to acquire the requisite legal interest in 547,000 acres of the swamp.
I believe passage of such a measure would be a great mistake.
I KNOW you fellows probably wonder why I came out here today.
As long as they have the spirit--that is the thing I really note---as long as they still have it here, in their hearts, they are going to do...