05/23/1962
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"That is why this Nation has long urged an effective worldwide end to nuclear tests."
"I have today authorized the Atomic Energy Commission and the Department of Defense to conduct a series of nuclear tests--beginning when our preparations are completed, in the latter part of April, and..."
"As you know, this house was burned once by the British."
"This is a tremendous burden which falls upon the United States and the people of this country."