05/10/1960
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"The purpose of this offer is to assist the Government of Viet-Nam in developing and maintaining a strong, viable state, capable of resisting attempted subversion or aggression through military means."
"Our economy is working at near record levels."
"Our greatest hope and opportunity is to make strong and lasting the present uneasy peace that has so lately come to the world."
"To foster this expanding economy must be our Government's domestic goal."