Ford UFO Files

Fifth District tape
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I believe the President ~d diesvow those within his party who would
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divide this country asthey have divided his ewtt politleai empire at
a time when national unity is so desperately needed.
America and the world await decisive action by the President to take
command of the situation, Until he regains control of his own party
the confusion will grow and a peaceful solution will elude us .
Although I vote1-n favor of expanding financial support of our mil~ary
efforts in VietNam, I insist on cutting corners at home ••• •non-essential
spending must be stopped.
For example , I am disturbed to see such a strong move to build or buy
a second White House---an executive mansion----for the Vice President
when the Nation is called upon to make sacrifices in support of the
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Johnson-» I 1 Administration's war effort. Tnere is official talk of
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using up to a million dollars of hard-earned taxpayer's money to provide
an elaborate mansion for the Vice President. I see no need to rush into
this kind of spending at this time .
Also, it is somewhat appaDing to learn that the President plans to
spend a large amount of public money to refUrbish and spruce up
two luxury yachts for cruising on the Potomac River. There is also a
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provision in the Commander-in-Chief ' s budget for Ji expensive pr~ate
airplane for his personal use •..... I believe that ~ in ~v:ernment
should start in the White House to set an example for the vast jungle