I urge that the Congress promptly act on my recommendations in order to protect these rivers and trails for the recreational and aesthetic enjoyment of all Americans.
Jimmy Carter: “I urge that the Congress promptly act on my recommendations in order to protect these rivers and trails for the…”
On the recordOctober 1, 1979
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National Wild and Scenic Rivers and National Trails Systems Message to the Congress Transmitting Reports and Proposed...
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