09/12/1976
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"Let us today rededicate ourselves to new efforts--as Masons and as Americans."
"I do express to all of you my deepest thanks for this tribute."
"I am deeply grateful for those very kind words."
"Masonic principles--internal, not external--and our order's vision of duty to country and acceptance of God as a Supreme Being and guiding light have sustained me during my years of Government service..."