09/15/1963
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"In many cases grants are more appropriate and simpler to administer than contracts."
"We felt the first place to start was on weather, and I think that any progress we can make on that would be very welcome."
"And I want to thank all of you, and also especially thank those who for so many years, and quite anonymously, have served on these boards in their communities."
"So I want to congratulate all of you and express our thanks to you."