Lyndon Johnson: “Together we overcame the threat of disaster that appeared 20 years ago.”

We are grateful for the impressive gesture of good will and partnership that you have extended to us.

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

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States, under the authority vested in me by section 2 of the act of June 8, 1906, supra, do proclaim that, subject to valid existing rights, the lands owned or controlled by the…

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