04/22/1963
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"While I naturally wanted to see the Senate version of the minimum wage bill enacted into law, I and the colleagues supporting me were willing to accept a reasonable compromise."
"The Democrats have traditionally held that the officials who man our key posts in defense and foreign policy should be selected for their superior ability, whatever their party affiliation may be."
"Who can do the job best?"
"This is designed to make sure, if I am successful, that the months of January, February, and March would be used most effectively."