Political Quotes

Dear Mr. Chancellor: The news that it has been possible to rescue more of the miners who were trapped underground in the disaster at the Mathilde Mine in Lengede has been received with relief in America.

But there are other troubles besetting the human family. Many of its members live in poverty and misery and despair.

I hope that we will define handicapped so that we do make a major effort on all those who are handicapped.

I know that I speak for all Americans in asking you to extend our sympathy to the families and friends of those men who lost their lives in this tragic accident.