On the recordMay 19, 1970
Few men in my acquaintance over many years of public service have held as faithfully to the patriot's concept that our country comes first.
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presidency.ucsb.eduFew men in my acquaintance over many years of public service have held as faithfully to the patriot's concept that our country comes first.
Statement About the Retirement From the Congress of Speaker McCormack
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