The President's News Conference at Key West
03/17/1949
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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 ...