07/28/1987
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"I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Roger W. Mehle as Chairman of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board."
"This legislation is the product of a 4-year effort led by the House and Senate Armed Services Committees."
"It is a milestone in the long evolution of defense organization since our national security establishment was created in 1947."
"I would not be surprised to learn that when he got up this morning President Carter said a prayer of thanks for all that would happen on this day."