01/30/1961
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"When one of our employees in the National Government does not meet the high standards which we set for ourselves, it becomes, of course, the greatest news."
"But the fact of the matter is that success comes in music or in the arts like success comes in every other form of human endeavor by hard work, by discipline, over a long period of time."
"I want to welcome you all to the White House and particularly welcome this distinguished symphony orchestra."
"So, boys and girls, I want to tell you we are glad to have you here."