On the recordOctober 5, 1949
I always try to answer your questions straight from the shoulder, try to tell you the truth, and when I can't answer them, I don't answer them.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI always try to answer your questions straight from the shoulder, try to tell you the truth, and when I can't answer them, I don't answer them.
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