Reclaiming the West: John B. Connally's Address on Leadership for America, 1979-10-05

File — Box: 2, Folder: 11

Identifier: CAC_PP_075_1_2_11_0009

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John B. Connally, a Republican presidential candidate in 1979, criticizes President Carter and Senator Kennedy for their liberal policies and lack of support for the American West. He discusses the issue of federal government control over Western lands and advocates for returning power to the states. Connally emphasizes the importance of allowing Western states to shape policies that directly impact their citizens and expresses support for the "Sagebrush Rebellion" movement. He argues that the federal government's ownership of a large percentage of Western land restricts economic opportunities and infringes on the rights of citizens in the region.