The President's News Conference
11/03/1953
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Frankly, I am hopeful that we may make progress on these great issues.
It never even occurred to me to make that as one of the basic issues--what to do with Mr. Khrushchev.
I just can't predict what the final results will be.
These things can be done--your part in bringing them to pass will be measured by the intensity of your dedication.