03/01/1967
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"Americans--of all races--want and deserve better law enforcement."
"By the time the Governors get here, we hope we will have made substantial progress on our safe streets bill."
"We need a modern and efficient instrument of Government to transform our plans into action."
"Now this year--this year---this Year of our Lord 1968, the forces of law and order must capture the initiative in the battle against crime."