Lyndon Johnson: “In your hands is rightfully placed the sovereignty of the country, and to you everyone placed in authority is ultimately…”

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

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

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…