05/26/1947
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"No, I do not. I have talked enough about it. I made some remarks about it last night, if you remember."
"They are the backbone of the Government of the United States."
"I am very much pleased with the results."
"That is the reason this Republic of ours will continue to endure--because we have innumerable young men just like these four, who stand out for the welfare of this country, always."