09/06/1960
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"The keystone of our national policy is space research, as defined in the act which established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration."
"During the fiscal year 1961 the expenditures of the Commission may be paid out of an allotment made by the President from the appropriation made under the aforesaid heading 'Emergency Fund for the Pre..."
"NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, it is ordered as follows"
"The ambassador, as representative of the President and acting on his behalf, bears ultimate responsibility for activities of the United States in the country to which he is accredited."