On the recordMarch 24, 1969
But I can also tell you that I think it is not in the interests of the Nation for the President of the United States to stand before any audience and to raise hopes and then disappoint them.
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presidency.ucsb.eduBut I can also tell you that I think it is not in the interests of the Nation for the President of the United States to stand before any audience and to raise hopes and then disappoint them.
Remarks at the Convention of the National Association of Broadcasters
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