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Eisenhower: I believe in optimism--enthusiasm--and the confidence that we can do it.

On the recordOctober 14, 1954
I believe in optimism--enthusiasm--and the confidence that we can do it.
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Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas

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Remarks in Indianapolis at the Columbia Republican Club

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