Lyndon Johnson: “As you know, my State of the Union Message proposed an all-out war on poverty in America.”

In that pursuit, Mr. President, United States support will be gladly given.

Thank you all for your welcome and for the wonderful work that you carry on.

Any reservations or withdrawals heretofore made which affect the lands described above are hereby revoked.

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