01/04/1957
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"In return, I can say only this: so far as the Almighty will give to this administration and to me personally the ability to discern the proper tasks, we shall do nothing but devote our efforts to try ..."
"So far as I am concerned that is the philosophy that should guide the American of every calling, no matter what it is--to place the long-term good of America, all America, above any immediate and self..."
"I see very little reason in saying anything except 'Thank you,' saying that in every language that I know, using every word and every expression, because I am truly grateful."
"We will never have perfection."