02/22/1968
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"The results of what you have done are plainly evident in the Congress, and will leave even larger imprints in the objective scrutiny of history."
"Defense expenditures in the years ahead must continue to be guided by the relentless pursuit of efficiency and intelligence of economy."
"This Order shall be effective as of July 27, 1965, and, together with the Council established by Section 1, shall terminate on January 1, 1966, or on such earlier date as may hereafter be prescribed."
"No Cabinet officer has worked longer, harder, with a more zestful spirit, than you."