09/26/1953
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"The surgeon owes all the more a responsibility to the society of which he is an integral part; a responsibility to help make our democratic processes work."
"In a free democracy like ours, less and less, not more and more, should devolve on Government."
"Thanks in large measure to your effective leadership and successful management of very complex responsibilities, the strength of our security forces has not only been maintained but has been significa..."
"I deeply regret that the time is rapidly approaching when you will leave Government service."