12/23/1947
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"I regard the proper education of our youth as a matter of paramount importance to the welfare and security of the United States."
"I hope that legislation for this purpose will soon be passed also by the House of Representatives."
"The passage of the Social Security Act in 1935 marked a great advance in our concept of the means by which our citizens, through their Government, can provide against common economic risks."
"I strongly recommend that the protection of the Federal old-age and survivors insurance system be extended as rapidly as possible to the groups now excluded."