“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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On the recordNovember 9, 1953
But, denied that opportunity, I extend warm greetings to each of you present, along with my best wishes for a most successful evening.
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Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Message Recorded for a Testimonial Dinner Honoring Secretary of the Treasury George M. Humphrey.

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