01/24/1964
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"This has been a very commendable American effort."
"This was a time for action--a time for action to meet and to overcome the challenge of this great drought."
"On this twenty-fifth anniversary of the Board, I am happy to extend my congratulations and best wishes."
"For only if we work together can we overcome the water shortage threat now facing 25 million citizens in the most populated section of our Nation."