04/27/1961
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"So that the very clear identification with our national security has been recognized by President Truman, President Eisenhower, and I can emphasize how strongly I recognize it."
"I hope the Members of Congress will adopt those more careful provisions contained in the administration bill introduced by Congressman Oren Harris, of Arkansas, in the House."
"We are completing that with a final meeting before Mr. Dean goes back this afternoon."
"It would be a great mistake and a great loss if we failed to carry on this program this year."