No act is more contrary to the spirit of our democracy and Constitution—or more rightfully resented by a Negro citizen who seeks only equal treatment—than the barring of that citizen from restaurants, hotels, theaters, recreational areas and other public accommodations and facilities.
Special Message to the Congress on Civil Rights
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The concurrence of the Board of Commissioners in those recommendations should assure that the entire District Highway Program can now move forward.
Along with the German people, we have followed intently efforts to bring up the survivors, whose courage we all admire.
Our goal is the development of the most efficient, economic, and the safest transportation system for all of our people.
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