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On the recordMarch 15, 1966
In accepting this award this morning, I want to declare once again that so long as I am in public office, I am going to do everything within my power and my capability to prevent us from falling behind.
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Eddie Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks Upon Accepting the Robert H. Goddard Trophy.

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