09/16/1962
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"We recognize the challenges that Panama faces as I am sure you recognize the responsibilities that the United States carries."
"I know this is just the beginning of a great career which I hope will be marked by public service not only in the Congress, but also perhaps in other places."
"The past decade has seen the strengthening of many of our friends and allies so that they have been enabled not only to thrive without our grant assistance, but also to bear an increasing share of the..."
"I also hope, as a result of coming here, that you are not in any way disillusioned by political experience, but instead will choose to come back here yourselves as members of the House and Senate."