05/22/1966
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"Their sons have joined a conflict as difficult and demanding, against an enemy as tough and resilient, as any American arms have ever faced in our long past history."
"So I am very proud to be here with you this morning."
"I speak to you now as the Commander in Chief of the best military force our Nation has ever placed on the field of battle."
"The most cruel irony I know is that men require force to serve peace."