03/15/1978
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"The area reserved consists of approximately 350,000 acres, and is the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected."
"I do proclaim that there are hereby set apart and reserved as the Kenai Fjords National Monument all lands, including submerged lands, and waters owned or controlled by the United States."
"I think this is obviously a very unlikely prospect."
"The establishment of this Monument is subject to valid existing rights."