02/23/1949
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"Our relations have constituted friendly, constructive and effective partnerships which it is our aim to extend and strengthen."
"So it is as necessary for you to assist the Government as represented by your President, and Congress and the Governors and the State legislators to maintain that Government, and see that it maintains..."
"I want you to bear that in mind very carefully when you are considering the welfare of the veteran."
"I know you can do that."