Phase TWO Consensus Buidling 
I would say that it is notable that Long gave a speech and that speech was covered national for the first time (likely). Under WIKI rules that sentace meets guidelines, it is NPOV and it is verfiable. I contend it cannot be deleted by a warring editor on his own whim.

Now, I say let's discuss whether it SHOULD be in the article. I think it can be, without question. I don't think it wise to hold this article to so much scrutinty that no one can edit it without challenge. That would be totally wrong. SO, I suggest we move on from notability to real consensus building as to whether it should be in. For a lack of a better term, let's just call it "Notable-enough". Is it notable enough to be in there, under wiki rules. I have said that it is not the most important thing around. It is not. I understand that others think it may not be. But I don't think the case has been made that it is not notable, but that good points have been made as to whether is is "notable enough"

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