12/07/1959
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"Never, in all the years I have been in the military, have I advocated the making of appropriations in one single lump sum."
"An imaginative and well-conceived space program must be given high priority and a sound organization provided to carry it out."
"I urge that the Congress give prompt consideration to the draft legislation and that it be enacted at the earliest possible date."
"The vigorous program contemplated will depend not only on adequate legislative authority but also on adequate financial support."