10/10/1964
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"I do not believe that a man should have to pay with his life or with his health for his right to earn a living for his family."
"I am happy and pleased to honor that request."
"A great and advanced nation just cannot allow hazards such as these to go on building up unchecked."
"I promise you that we are not going to allow them to go on unchecked."