Only last month, after I had made clear the distinction between any introduction of ground-to-ground missiles and the existence of defensive antiaircraft missiles, the Soviet Government publicly stated on September 11 that, and I quote, 'the armaments and military equipment sent to Cuba are designed exclusively for defensive purposes.'
Radio and Television Report to the American People on the Soviet Arms Buildup in Cuba
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The recommendations are likewise acceptable to me, and will be included in my budget recommendations to the Congress in January.
And third, it symbolizes the effort which we are giving and must be giving to organizing an effective communication system here in the United States of America.
The concurrence of the Board of Commissioners in those recommendations should assure that the entire District Highway Program can now move forward.
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