JFK Assassination: "I do not believe that the American people will ever be satisfied" (1978)

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Nicholas Katzenbach, a former U.S. Deputy Attorney General, testified before the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) in 1978. His testimony centered around his involvement in the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the subsequent investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

During his testimony, Katzenbach discussed his role in the creation of the Warren Commission, which was established to investigate Kennedy's assassination. He also spoke about his interactions with FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover and the agency's investigation into the assassination.

Katzenbach provided insight into the investigation into King's assassination, which he described as being "very difficult" due to the lack of evidence and witnesses. He discussed his involvement in the prosecution of James Earl Ray, who was convicted of King's assassination.

Throughout his testimony, Katzenbach stressed the importance of maintaining the independence of the Justice Department and FBI in investigations of this nature. He also acknowledged the public's skepticism of the government's official explanations of both Kennedy's and King's assassinations and emphasized the need for continued investigations and transparency.

Overall, Katzenbach's testimony provided valuable insight into the government's handling of the investigations into two of the most significant assassinations in American history.

During his testimony, Katzenbach's stated: "I think it is a good thing that we continue to have investigations of this sort, because I do not believe that the American people will ever be satisfied until there is an understanding of precisely what happened and why it happened in both of these great tragedies." This quote highlights the importance of transparency and continued investigation into the assassinations of President Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., as well as the public's ongoing interest in understanding the events surrounding these historic tragedies.