Statement on the Death of Paul G. Hoffman
10/07/1974
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But it is delightful to be here, and I thank you for honoring Betty, and we are deeply grateful as a family.
By virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 3347 of Title 5 and Section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code,...
True peace is more than an absence of battle; it is also the absence of prejudice and the triumph of understanding.
Because I'm President until January 20.