Lyndon Johnson actually said...

The public interest would be promoted by reserving this area for proper protection and preservation as the Statue of Liberty National Monument:

Proclamation 3656—Adding Ellis Island to the Statue of Liberty National Monument

05/10/1965

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I found out today that you ask real tough questions.

I will point out what I have considered, who I have talked to, the factors that have entered into it, and then I will make my suggestion.

That is our objective and our prayer, and all of our efforts will be directed along those lines.

I will make the announcement between 9 and 10 o'clock.