@selzero

All of the references I can find via top 20 DDgo (Bing) search are deep links to facebook or youtube posts (ie, NOT trustworthy). The reference to the Irish newspaper in one of the replies is the first legit reference I've seen (thanks for that) but single secondary/tertiary source is pretty flimsy.

As much as I like the quote, I'm skeptical. If legit it would be all over "liberal" news media and it's not. Also, pretty sophisticated response for an "in the trenches" interview. My two cents.

Addendum: Also labeling is incorrect. There were plenty of Americans ready to hear that message in 1969.