The essential human needs of our citizens must be given high priority.
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Budget Message Message to the Congress Transmitting the Fiscal Year 1982 Budget
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I would prefer a much more rapid withdrawal myself and I don't know what the, you know, what the recommendation will be until I see the written report.
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