A Record of Press Conference Statements Made by Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen and Representative Gerald R. Ford for the Republican Leadership of the Congress
ALS with enclosure describes constituent concerns about the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act and the need to follow the Constitution. TL from Representative Carl Albert (D-OK) expresses his confidence that debate about the bill will…
ALS describes constituent's situation in Selma, Alabama and asks for Albert's support and influence, TL from Albert reassures consitutent he is aware of conditions in Selma and that voting rights legislation will soon be passed.
ALS from constituent asks why states with discriminatory practices against other minority groups are not included in the voting rights legislation, TL from Albert notes the difficulty Congressional subcommittees are having drafting a voting rights…
TLS expresses constituent's belief that voting rights legislation is an extreme reaction and illegal, TL from Cohelan explains how the 15th Amendment supports voting rights legislation, TLS contains constituent response and an apology for some…
ALS from constituent encourages Senator Harris to support voting rights legislation, TL from Harris assures constituent of his support for the legislation.
ALS from constituent expresses disgust at violence in Selma and support for the passage for voting rights legislation, TL from Harris promises his support in the passage of the legislation.