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Remarks Upon Signing Bill for the Construction of Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers

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Nov 7, 1963

Contrary to repeated warnings, prophecies, and expressions of hope, in the 17 years since the Marshall plan began, I know of no single officeholder who was ever defeated because he supported this program, and the burden is less today than…

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