Jimmy Carter actually said...

I can insure that consolidation will not be a cover to reduce needed federal assistance, or to change the distribution of benefits so as to discriminate against those individuals with the greatest need.

Context

Address to the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

06/28/1976

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