01/24/1968
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"In taking this long overdue step, the plan adopts a proven concept of good management recommended by the first Hoover Commission: in the interests of efficiency purely administrative functions--budget..."
"It underscores my conviction that progress can be achieved by building upon what is strong and enduring, but that we shall never hesitate to discard what is inefficient or outmoded."
"Most thoughtful people know that the United Nations is a far from perfect organization, in a far from perfect world."
"We have recommended a 6 percent surcharge."